Martin Memorial to Apply For Off-site Emergency Department in Western St. Lucie County
Martin Memorial Health Systems has served the medical needs of western St. Lucie County for 25 years. As the area has rapidly grown, those needs have increased along with the population.

To continue that mission of providing access to vital medical services, Martin Memorial will file an application with the Agency for Health Care Administration to build an off-site emergency department in western St. Lucie County. It will be called the Martin Memorial Emergency Center at St. Lucie West, and will be located in Martin Memorial’s existing facility at 1095 N.W. St. Lucie West Blvd. Click here to learn more.

Martin Memorial Releases 2007 Annual Report on Web Site
Martin Memorial is a long way from the bright lights of Hollywood.

But for the first time, Martin Memorial has traded its traditional printed annual report in favor of a video format. The video, facts and figures related to Martin Memorial Health Systems and the Martin Memorial Foundation, as well as a list of donors who contributed to medical excellence, will be available on the Web at www.mmhs.com. Click here to view Martin Memorial's 2007 video annual report.

MDoc TV Makes its Debut
MDoc TV, a monthly videocast produced by the Martin Memorial Marketing Communications Department, is designed to provide information that can help people improve their health. It can be seen on the health system’s Web site, www.mmhs.com.

The videocast, which debuted on April 22, features a wide range of health issues from physicians and clinical experts. In the inaugural videocast, topics included: Martin Memorial’s collaboration in a study called Total Cancer Care; how a specialized rehabilitation program can get golfers back out on the links; and information from cardiologist Howard Helfman, M.D., on how to prevent heart disease. Click here to view the latest edition of MDoc TV.

Wed., April 30
Cancer Support Group

Fri. and Sat., May 2–3
Robert F. Novins Memorial Golf Tournament and
Dinner Reception

Sat., May 10,
7-9 a.m.
Cholesterol Screening
in Jensen Beach

Tues., May 13,
12–1:30 p.m.
Leukemia/Lymphoma Support Group

Tues., May 13,
2–3 p.m.
Heart Link Cardiac Support Group

Thurs., May 15,
2–3:30 p.m.
Stroke Support Group

Sat., May 17,
7–10 a.m.
"A Matter of the Heart" Cardiac Screening

Tues., May 20,
6:30 p.m.
Weight Loss Surgery Educational Session

Sat., May 31,
8–11 a.m.
"Stroke Smart" Stroke Screening

For more events,
see the complete calendar.

April's Health-E Recipe: Honey Herb Chicken

Serve this sweet and savory dish with steamed vegetables and brown rice, or serve cold atop salad greens. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are a great source of lean protein.

Honey Herb Chicken

Learn about nutrition counseling services.

Allergy Medications and Immunizations for Older Adults
Elderly adults face more risks than young adults when they take medication. Some of these risks are simply because many elderly adults have several chronic conditions and take different medications for each. Taking multiple medications—both prescribed and over-the-counter (OTC)—increases the risk that the medications will interact in a way that causes problems. Remembering when to take multiple medications also can be a challenge. Other risks are because of changes in the way the body processes medicines. Click here to learn more.

Get the Most From Your Doctor Visits
A typical doctor's office visit lasts between 15 and 30 minutes. That gives your doctor little time to talk to you about your health problem, examine you, make a diagnosis, then suggest a treatment plan.

To avoid wasting valuable time, be prepared for every doctor visit. Click here for tips that will help you make the most of your next trip to the doctor's office.

How to Be an Active Patient
People who are actively involved in their medical care stay healthier, recover quicker when they're ill and live longer, healthier lives, says the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

Active patients participate as partners in their health care with their doctors and other providers. They don't make health care decisions on their own, but they're in charge of the process because they schedule appropriate visits to their health care providers, plan ahead to get the most out of those visits, learn about their conditions and medications, and follow through on treatments and lifestyle changes as agreed upon by them and their doctors. Click here to learn how you can take a more active role in your health care.