Martin Memorial Hires New Chief Information Officer
When Edmund Collins began looking for a new job outside of his native West Virginia, South Florida led the list of prospective locations.

Both he and his wife have family in the region and they were already making regular pilgrimages to Disney World with their two young daughters. So when the opportunity arose to become vice president and chief information officer at Martin Memorial, Collins jumped at it.

Read more about Martin Memorial's new CIO.

Participate in the Latest Research: Cancer Clinical Trials
Martin Memorial is committed to supporting national cancer-related research projects, including clinical trials and drug protocols, which will improve the treatments and lives of people who have cancer, now and in the future.

We are a member of the Southwest Oncology Group through our affiliation with the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. This national group sponsors hundreds of clinical trials which are responsible for finding the safe and effective cancer treatments we use today.

Learn more about the clinical trials available at Martin Memorial.

Wed., Aug. 27, 1-2 p.m.
Smoking Cessation Program Begins

Sat., Sept. 13, 7-9 a.m.
Cholesterol Screening in Palm City

Wed., Sept. 17, 5:15-6:15 p.m.
12-Week Weight Management Program Begins

Tues., Sept. 23, 6:30 p.m.
Weight Loss Surgery Educational Session

For more events,
see the complete calendar.

August's Health-E Recipe

Although scientists can't pinpoint what causes every case of cancer, most agree that up to 40 percent of cases are diet-related. Researchers at the University of Washington say that eating more broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage and other cruciferous vegetables offers some protection against the disease.

Try this recipe for Spicy Asian Veggie Pasta--packed with healthy vegetables like broccoli, peppers, onions, mushrooms and tomatoes. Serve this dish hot, at room temperature, or chilled as a side dish.

Learn about nutrition counseling services.

Clinical Trials: Should You Participate?
Being involved in a clinical trial has risks and benefits. Being informed and asking lots of questions can help you make a decision.

A clinical trial is a research study that uses human volunteers to try to answer a specific question.

Discover some questions you should ask before participating in a clinical trial.

Working with Your Cancer Care Team
It's natural to feel out of control after being diagnosed with cancer. After all, this is a serious condition, and it can bring a lot of fear and uncertainty. Along with the person with cancer, family and close friends may feel their world has been upended.

What can you do to regain your equilibrium? Put together an expert team of health care professionals and be proactive.

Read about how you can work with your cancer care team to maintain a feeling of control over your care.