MAPS aims to boost warfarin use to curb southern stroke risk
A Medicare coalition in the stroke belt launches MAPS to educate Medicare beneficiaries with atrial fibrillation about anticoagulation with warfarin and monitoring via INR tests. The program targets nine southern states including South Carolina and stresses maintaining INR 2.0 to 3.0 to reduce stroke and bleeding risks.
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Medicare Coalition of Health Care Quality Improvement Organizations
United States
Medicare
Care
South Carolina
South
William Golden
Arkansas Foundation For Medical
Alabama
Arkansas
Georgia
Florida
Mississippi
North Carolina
Louisiana
Oklahoma
The
Health Care Financing Administration
Brief Health Screenings at St Joseph Hospital Fridays
St Joseph Hospital runs free health screenings Fridays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tests include triglycerides cholesterol HDL and blood sugar for ten dollars. A free mammogram and pap test are offered to eligible women 50 and older through the American Cancer Society and Best Chance Network. contact Donna Gels at 6483236 for details.
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St. Joseph
St. Joseph Hospital
American Cancer Society
Best Chance Network
Aiken
CSRA
Donna Gels
Understanding low fat and reduced fat food labels
The article explains absolute definitions for low fat, low sodium, and fat free items, and contrasts them with reduced fat which must have at least 25 percent less fat than a similar product. It cautions about misleading fat content and emphasizes checking per serving fat grams and nutrient percentages.
Reach to Recovery aids breast cancer patients
The American Cancer Society offers a Reach to Recovery program for women undergoing breast cancer treatment or surgery. Patients or doctors can call the ACS office at 648 1208 to request a confidential visit from a trained volunteer who has recovered from breast cancer. The volunteer provides nonmedical support and delivers an information kit with ACS literature and local services. The service is free of charge.
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The
American Cancer Society
ACS
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