Nutrition Advice On Children's Cholesterol Testing And Diet
Nutrition consultant Cheryl Mehta explains that children with a parent who has high cholesterol or a family history of early heart disease should have cholesterol screening after consulting a physician. She notes kids over two can safely follow low fat diets, emphasizing balanced calories for growth, and suggests gradual fat type changes to reduce saturated fats while keeping overall fat around 30 percent of calories. Encourages fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and provides contact for further questions.
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Mehta
Prostate cancer treatment decisions and PSA role
This piece explains PSA testing and its limits in early prostate cancer, notes that slow growing cancers may be managed with watchful waiting in elderly or frail patients, but early treatment often improves survival in younger, healthier men. It urges patient–doctor discussion and provides contact info for cancer organizations.
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American Cancer Society
National Cancer Institute
Carolina Cancer Center
Mattie Hall Receives National HealthCare Award
The Mattie C. Hall Health Care Center in Aiken earned the President's Excellence Certification from National HealthCare LP at a Williamsburg conference. The 176-bed center is among 44 NHC centers to receive the top honor for surmounting state and NHC surveys, patient care criteria, and the President’s inspection.
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Mattie C. Hall
Aiken
National HealthCare LP
Williamsburg
NHC
Andy Adams
Aurora Pavilion To Expand Geriatric Psychiatric Services
Aurora Pavilion at Aiken Regional Medical Centers plans a senior focused program offering medical and psychological evaluation stabilization and treatment in a comfortable setting. The CSRA's only such unit on a 13 bed ward emphasizes medication management and family involvement with extended visitation.
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Aurora
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Medicare
Marvin E. Phelps
Aiken
United States
Phelps
Geriatric Psychiatric Service
CSRA
Aurora Pavilion
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