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Caring for Cancer Patients During the Pandemic

Caring for Cancer Patients During the Pandemic
A cancer diagnosis is difficult and receiving a diagnosis during an already trying time can add challenges for patients, their family and friends. As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact our community, you may be thinking about how to best care for your loved one while also keeping them safe. Although our individual caregiving journeys are…
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Maintaining Healthy Sleep Patterns in a Pandemic

Maintaining Healthy Sleep Patterns in a Pandemic
Over the past several months, many people have been plagued by sleepless nights. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created a perfect storm for sleep problems, including difficulties falling asleep, staying asleep and waking earlier than desired. This has largely been due to feelings of uncertainty, fear and apprehension, as well as anxiety and stress related…
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8 Ways to Minimize Stressful Grocery Shopping Trips During COVID-19

8 Ways to Minimize Stressful Grocery Shopping Trips During COVID-19
Is the simple errand of grocery shopping adding more stress to your day? Is relying on take-out becoming too costly? With the current COVID-19 pandemic, serving home cooked meals every night that are both nutritious and delicious may not be your primary concern. However, it is still important to consider the best ways to keep…
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Reducing Screen Time and Staying Active During COVID-19

Reducing Screen Time and Staying Active During COVID-19
It’s more important than ever for families to develop new routines for staying physically and mentally healthy. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it particularly difficult to encourage children, especially teenagers, to switch off devices and exercise. Did you know that according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), youth ages 8-18 spend nearly 23 hours…
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Celebrate Men’s Health Month with TMH Dietitian

Celebrate Men’s Health Month with TMH Dietitian
In celebration of Men’s Health Month, we asked Rob Anello, RD, the only male registered dietitian at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH), to share his story and provide his top five health and nutrition tips for men to live a healthier, happy life. At TMH, Rob assists patients with successfully managing metabolic health conditions, including food…
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BE FAST: National Stroke Awareness Month

BE FAST: National Stroke Awareness Month
With all the concern about the impact coronavirus (COVID-19) has had on our lives, it’s easy to overlook the fact that May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Certainly remain vigilant and do what you can to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but also take some time this month to think about the members of our…
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National Stroke Awareness Month

National Stroke Awareness Month
Each year, May is recognized as National Stroke Awareness Month. At Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH), we strive to help educate our community about stroke prevention, signs and symptoms of stroke and the latest treatment options available at TMH to help save not only your loved ones’ lives, but potentially your own. What is a stroke?…
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Healthy At Home: 3 Tips To Making Time Spent At Home More Enjoyable!

Healthy At Home: 3 Tips To Making Time Spent At Home More Enjoyable!
Written by: Shinta Galej, Sodexo Dietetic Intern at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCarePrecepted by: Afaf Qasem, MS, RDN, LDN, Director of Quality of Life Services at TMH As many of us adjust to the new normal during COVID-19, whether you are cooking for a family of two or even six, family meals are becoming a part of…
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Keeping Kids Safe at Home During COVID-19

Keeping Kids Safe at Home During COVID-19
Many parents are working from home as they adjust to a new normal in response to COVID-19. It’s especially challenging as kids have more unstructured time at home, and parents are navigating so many competing priorities that make it difficult to stay focused on everything all at once. With more kids spending time at home,…
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TMH Celebrates National Occupational Therapy Month

TMH Celebrates National Occupational Therapy Month
The month of April is Occupational Therapy (OT) Month, and we’re celebrating the more than 213,000 occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and students who work nationwide to create fuller lives for patients and their families. Occupational therapy is the only profession that helps people across their lifespan to do the things they want and need…
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