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Multimedia
Featured Service
The Martin Memorial Center for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery can help you regain your life through a comprehensive weight-loss approach that includes surgery, nutritional counseling, long-term support, and more.
Calendar
Tues., Aug 25,
6:30 pm
Weight Loss Surgery Educational Session |
Wed., Aug 26,
2-3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group |
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Thurs., Aug. 27,
2-3:30 pm
Free Balance Screenings |
Thurs., Aug. 27,
10 am-6 pm
Tour St. Lucie West Emergency Center |
Wed., Sept. 2,
7-8 pm
Bariatrics Support Group |
Wed., Sept 2,
2-3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group |
Tues., Sept. 8,
2-3 pm
Heart Link Cardiac Support Group |
Tues., Sept 8,
6:30 pm
Weight Loss Surgery Educational Sessions |
Wed., Sept. 9,
2-3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group |
Sat., Sept 12,
7-9 am
Cholesterol Screening in Palm City |
Wed., Sept 16,
2-3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group |
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At Risk?
Obesity Quiz
There is an epidemic of obesity in this country, health experts say. But what is obesity? How is it measured? Find out the answers to these questions and others by taking this quiz. |
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Martin Memorial Health E-News, August 2009
Tour the new Martin Memorial Emergency Center at St. Lucie West 
Thursday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Enjoy free health screenings, refreshments and tours.
1095 N.W. St. Lucie West Blvd.
Port St. Lucie
Call (772) 223-5651 for more information.
Judge rules in Martin Memorial’s favor to build hospital in Tradition
Martin Memorial has received permission to build an 80-bed hospital in the Tradition development to serve the residents of western St. Lucie County. The decision denies an appeal that sought to prevent the health system from building the hospital.
Read on for more information.
Martin Memorial implements enhanced security measures 
On Aug. 3 Martin Memorial implemented new security measures designed to enhance safety for patients, visitors and staff at both of the health system’s two hospitals. They include:
- Patients must enter Martin Memorial Medical Center through the main lobby or the admitting and outpatient registration entrance (via elevator or stairs) and register with security.
- Visitors must enter through the main lobby and register with security. Visiting hours are 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and strictly enforced. Specialty units may have different visitation policies and hours.
- Maternal-child (OB) patients must enter through the main lobby of the Medical Center 24 hours a day.
- All medical emergencies are accepted through the emergency department 24 hours a day.
Learn more about Martin Memorial’s new security measures.
$2 million gift to benefit children’s services at Martin Memorial
On Aug. 10, David Smythe made a cash gift of $2 million to Martin Memorial, benefiting children’s services at the health system. In gratitude for his generosity, a portion of Martin Memorial Medical Center that houses the maternal-child department will be named in his honor.
Read more about David Smythe’s $2 million donation.
August's Health-E Recipe
Ginger Shrimp Open-Faced Sandwiches 
This recipe is a great finger food for a party! The recipe makes 24 mini-sandwiches. Each has about 47 calories, 10 grams protein, and 1 gram fat.
Health News 
Overview of obesity
Overweight and obesity together represent the second leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Obesity is a serious, chronic disease that can inflict substantial harm to a person’s health. Get the facts on obesity.
Weight matters: when willpower isn’t enough 
Willpower alone might not be enough for people who are significantly overweight. If you've honestly tried to lose weight and failed, medications or surgery could be helpful under certain conditions. Learn about weight loss medications and surgery.
Visit us on the Web at mmhs.com
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