Estes Park Medical Center (EPMC) will host a World Breastfeeding Month celebration Aug. 1 through 7. This time marks the 20th celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, and EPMC and the Estes Park Medical Center’s lactation team, the Mother’s Milk Mavens, are ready to celebrate with the “Great Latch On.” The team will host a celebration event open to all moms who are breastfeeding, planning to, already have or are supporting someone who does on Monday, Aug. 6, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, in Longs Peak and Meeker Conference Rooms at EPMC. Moms are encouraged to feed their babies, network with other moms, enjoy refreshments, meet the Mother’s Milk Mavens and learn more information about the importance of breastfeeding. Games and prizes are also on the agenda. If you’ve been there, you know that having a newborn in the house can be as difficult as it is exciting. And new moms are faced with not only a dramatic shift in daily life (hello, sleep deprivation), but also the responsibility to provide nourishment for her new baby. Research is clear on the superiority of breastfeeding and Estes Park Medical Center encourages all moms who can, to breastfeed the Read more text

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 30, 2012 – Press Contact: Marci Bracco/Chatterbox Public Relations (831) 747-7455 Natividad Medical Center Certified Farmer’s Market September and October Is All About healthy Middle Eastern fare! SALINAS, CA–Natividad Medical Center offers a Certified Farmers’ Market every Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The Farmers’ Market is located at 1441 Constitution Blvd., outside of building 200-Out Patient Services and is part of Natividad Medical Center’s ongoing commitment to promote wellness and healthy eating among Natividad Medical Center’s staff, patients and their families. Join us Wednesday, September 26 and Wednesday, October 24th when it’s Simply About Easy, Healthy Middle Eastern Cooking!  Both cooking workshops will begin at 12:00 p.m. outside of building 200 – Outpatient Services.  Meet cookbook author and Chef Barbara Ghazarian! Barbara is passionate about sharing her Armenian heritage with others. She has authored two award-winning cookbooks and a collection of inspirational stories. Join the fun in September as Barbara prepares fresh peach chutney with mint! In October, she’ll demonstrate how to Read more text

APPLE VALLEY, Minn., Jul 25, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) – Families of all sizes and ages are invited to a free Family Night to be held at the Apple Valley Medical Center, 14655 Galaxie Avenue, Apple Valley, on Tuesday, July 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. “We want to provide an evening for the whole family at our medical center for the whole family,” said Mike Foley, administrator of the family medicine clinic located there. “We will have a variety of activities, giveaways and educational opportunities for children and adults.” Bike helmets will be provided by Apple Valley Medical Center at no charge to the first 50 children and fitted on site by representatives from Valley Bike Ski. Health care experts will share information on blood pressure (with free screenings), smoking cessation, nutrition, skin care, sleep health and more. A representative from Run n Fun will provide information on running shoes. Two formal presentations will be held during the evening. Chris Leisz, MD, Sister Kenny Rehab Associates, will speak on “Endurance Sports Injury Rehabilitation” at 6:30 Read more text