Chrysanthemum Ball Raises $1 Million
for Martin Memorial Foundation

The Martin Memorial Foundation celebrated 25 years of helping provide health care to the community with an evening of glamour at the annual Chrysanthemum Ball.

Now in its 14th year, the glittering gala has raised more than $8.5 million for life-saving care at not-for-profit Martin Memorial – including an estimated $1 million at this year’s event.

Read more about the Chrysanthemum Ball.

Scholarships Now Available for Students
Studying Health Care
Martin Memorial Health Systems, in conjunction with the Martin Memorial Auxiliary, is offering scholarships to residents of Martin and St. Lucie counties who are pursuing degrees related to health care.

Scholarship applications are available online at www.mmhs.com. The deadline for submission is Jan. 30, 2009.

Read more about Health Care Scholarships.

Calendar

Wed., Dec 3, 6:30-7:30 pm
Bariatrics Support Group (meets 1st Wednesday of every month)

Wed., Dec. 3, 2-3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group (meets every Wed.)

Tues., Dec. 9, 2-3 pm
Heart Link Cardiac Support Group (meets 2nd Tuesday of every month)

Tues., Dec. 9, 12-1:30 pm
Leukemia/Lymphoma Support Group (meets 2nd Tuesday of every month)

Sat., Dec. 13, 7-9 am
Cholesterol Screening in Palm City

Thurs., Dec. 18, 2-3:30 pm
Stroke Support Group (meets 3rd Thursday of every month

For more events,
see the complete calendar.

November's Health-E Recipe

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Provide your dinner guests with a healthy dessert option. Try this recipe for Tasty Pumpkin Pie with Sugar-Free Crust--a healthy twist on a holiday favorite.

Learn about nutrition counseling services.

How Your Lungs Work
Your lungs are made of a spongy tissue divided into sections or lobes: The right lung has three lobes, and the left has two. A thin lining called the pleura encased the lungs.

Each day, up to 2,300 gallons of air pass through your lungs, according to the American Lung Association (ALA). In your lungs, oxygen (the fuel all your cells need) passes into your blood, and carbon dioxide (the waste product of cell metabolism) is removed from it. The everyday act of respiration makes up approximately a quarter of your daily energy expenditure.

Learn more about how your lungs work.

Ways to Keep the Holidays Stress Free
The holidays are supposed to be a time of warmth, joy and excitement. And for many people, they are.

Still, the anxiety of having too much to do in too little time, the pressure of unrealistic expectations and the tendency to overeat and overspend can easily overshadow holiday happiness. The following suggestions will help you enjoy the season to its fullest with a minimum of stress.

Find out ways to keep your holidays stress free.

Strategies to Fight Holiday Weight Gain
The average American gains several pounds in the six weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. This seemingly inevitable weight gain is avoidable; you can fend off added pounds during the holidays without becoming a dietary Scrooge.

One way to do that is to eat healthier foods low in fat and calories. You can still fill your plate at a holiday buffet, but fill it with fresh fruits and vegetables instead of fried chicken fingers or cheese sticks.

Discover more strategies to fight holiday weight gain.