Martin Memorial Health E-News, April 2009 
Martin Memorial releases 2008
Annual Report
Titled “Visions of Hope,” Martin Memorial’s 2008 Annual Report highlights the accomplishments of Martin Memorial from the perspective of patients, physicians, associates and the community. Facts and figures related to the health system and the Foundation, as well as a list of donors who contributed to medical excellence are also included.
View Martin Memorial's 2008 Annual Report.
Robert F. Novins Golf Tournament helps fund cancer care
at Martin Memorial 
Now in its eighth year, the Robert F. Novins Memorial Golf Tournament has proven to be one of the most highly anticipated events of the year. Funds raised by the tournament benefit the Martin Memorial Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center. Since its inception, the event has raised approximately $304,000 for the cancer center, helping to purchase advanced technologies for radiation therapy that have been extremely beneficial to patients fighting cancer.
The event takes place over two days, including a dinner reception at Carsons Tavern in Stuart, on May 1 at 7 p.m. The golf tournament takes place May 2 at The Fox Club in Palm City, with registration and lunch beginning at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m.
Register online for the Robert F. Novins Golf Tournament.
April's Health-E Recipe 
New style ham and cheese
Wondering what to do with all that leftover ham? Hopefully you selected a lean, low-sodium smoked ham—it’s the healthiest choice for this cut of meat.
Here's a recipe that puts a sophisticated twist on ham and cheese, making ho-hum leftovers divine!
Health News 
Five ways to age gracefully
In recent years, an increasing amount of scientific evidence has supported the idea that people can do quite a lot on their own to lengthen their life span and to enhance the quality of life as they age.
Here are five steps to take every day that can promote healthy aging and boost longevity.
Six vital nutrients women may be missing 
Women's diets often fall short in vital minerals and vitamins.
A woman's physiology can make it harder to hang onto some nutrients, too. Women also are more likely than men to develop an eating disorder, which makes it difficult to maintain healthy nutrition.
Learn about six nutrients that women are often deficient in, either because they lose too much of a nutrient, don't get enough of a nutrient, or both.
Eat well, for your children’s sake 
You can tell your children how to eat well, but experts say it's better to show them.
Children learn by watching their parents. If your favorite restaurant is the "All You Can Eat Buffet" and your number one vegetable is the french fry, you're sending the wrong message.
Here's some expert advice for setting a good example.
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