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The Martin Memorial's Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center provides exceptional cancer treatment services to patients and their families close to home. Learn more about the cancer center's services and programs.
Calendar
Thurs., March 19,
2-3:30 pm
Stroke Support Group |
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Sat., March 21,
7-9 am
Cholesterol Screening in Palm City |
Sun., March 22,
11:10 am
Spring Swing - Skin Cancer Screening |
Wed., April 1,
2-3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group |
Sat., April 11,
7-9 am
Cholesterol Screening in Jensen Beach |
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Tues., April 14,
2-3 pm
Heart Link Cardiac Support Group |
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Thurs., April 16,
2-3:30 pm
Stroke Support Group |
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Sat., April 25,
7-9 am
Cholesterol Screening in Palm City |
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For more events,
see the complete calendar.
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At Risk?
What do you know about nutrition and cancer?
A diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is important for good health. What effect does diet have on your risk for cancer? Find out by taking this quiz, based in part on information from the American Cancer Society (ACS). |
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Martin Memorial Health E-News, March 2009 
Martin Memorial, Moffitt Cancer Center team up against skin cancer
Martin Memorial is again teaming up with Moffitt Cancer Center to help detect skin cancer with a free screening on Sunday, March 22.
The screenings are available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., prior to the New York Mets spring training game against the Atlanta Braves at Tradition Field, located at 525 N.W. Peacock Blvd. in Port St. Lucie.
Spring Swing-Moffitt’s Sun Safety Tour — a partnership with Moffitt, the Tampa Bay Rays and Moffitt affiliates such as Martin Memorial — offers free skin cancer screenings at specified spring training venues throughout the month of March.
Find out more about the skin cancer screening.
Martin Memorial Health and Fitness Centers partner with SilverSneakers 
For older adults looking to enhance their fitness, now is a perfect time to improve their health with the SilverSneakers Fitness Program.
The Martin Memorial Health and Fitness Centers are hosting open-house events in March and April to provide information on the SilverSneakers program. Eligible health plan members will receive a postcard in the mail to visit Martin Memorial’s five health and fitness centers, with an opportunity to sign up for a membership.
Attend an open house to learn more about SilverSneakers—click here for a list of dates and locations.
Read more about the Silver Sneakers program.
March's Health-E Recipe 
Vegetarian chili
Several suspected cancer-causing chemicals are first stored in animal fat and then in the body fat of people who eat meat.
Textured vegetable protein is a great, low fat alternative to meat, making this dish a hearty vegetarian meal.
Health News 
Use your sun smarts
When the weather is nice and the sun is out, you can't wait to spend time outdoors. But before you do, play it safe and protect your skin. If you don't, you risk a painful sunburn and worse—skin cancer.
Read on for helpful tips to keep you safe from the sun’s harmful rays.
Cancer prevention
Despite the odds, you can take steps now to greatly decrease your chances of developing cancer. It's not just a throw of the dice, but a combination of your hereditary risk factors and the type of lifestyle you lead.
Learn more about steps you can take to help prevent cancer.
Cancer and your diet 
Diet is just one factor in assessing your risk for cancer. That's because there are more than 100 types of cancer, with many different causes. And the average American diet has many components—some of which may lower the risk for cancer, while others may raise it.
Find out what changes you can make to your diet to stave off cancer.
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