Perry Shumway
Madisonhealth Blog
According to mommypoppins.com, the average jack-o-lantern bucket gets filled with close to 7,000 calories after a night of trick-or-treating. That’s over three days worth of the total recommended calorie intake for an average adult. With the candy overload seeping into the month of November, a lot of parents are looking for alternatives for their children’s candy, rather than their bellies. Here are some ideas: Rexburg Family Crisis Center– Located at 16 E Main Street will accept donations during their regular business hours, Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.–2p.m. familycrisiscenter.info Operation Shoebox- This group reaches out to military personnel, at home and away on duty, by sending them shoeboxes full of donated items. They accept donations through the mail at: Operation Shoebox 8360 East Highway 25 Belleview, FL 34420 operationshoebox.com Any Solider- This group also sends out donated items to troops all over the world. They accept...
Monday – Friday at Smith Park, Meet at Veterans Monument 11:30 am – 12:00 pm. The administrative team invites you to walk with them daily. Arrange your schedule for a walking break during the times above at Smith Park with one of Madison Executive Team members to help our employees and the community refocus on health!
The Madison Memorial staff has lost over 500 pounds through our Biggest Loser competition! Congratulations Rosa for being our winner! How did she do it? This was her comment on the Biggest Loser Challenge: “Two years ago I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. Given the option of taking medicine or trying to make a lifestyle change, I went with trying to live a healthier life. Just telling myself I was going to lose weight has never really worked in the past so I decided to go about it by setting little goals for myself and trying to win the war one little battle at a time. Instead of a daily soda I would have one a week and replace the soda with water, I would add more fruits and vegetables into my diet, my husband and I would split meals when we went out, and I would try to...
Madison Memorial Hospital purchases Rexburg Medical Center. Officials from Madison Memorial Hospital and Rexburg Medical Center are making an announcement of an agreement taking place where Madison Memorial Hospital will be purchasing Rexburg Medical Center. Rexburg, ID – Building upon their commitment to maintain expert healthcare in Madison County and the surrounding communities, Madison Memorial Hospital has come to an agreement to join with another local medical facility. “As Madison Memorial has continued to evolve with the nation on health care reform, it has become very clear that a healthcare organization must build relationships with multiple partners. We have done this recently with the University of Utah Healthcare, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, Seasons Medical, and Madison Carriage Cove”, responds Dr. Rachel Gonzales, Chief Executive Officer at Madison Memorial. For this purpose, Madison Memorial Hospital is announcing its purchase of Rexburg Medical Center in Rexburg. The name will change to...
With the cold months approaching, the produce isles will be dropping in fresh products while rising in cost. Eating healthy is important year round, so here is a list of Idaho’s fresh fall and winter fruits and vegetables that will remain affordable and great tasting- Apples, August through November (cold storage until May) Beets, June through October Broccoli, August through November Cabbage, August through November Carrots, August through November Cauliflower, September through November Celery, August through October Cilantro, July through October Chard, July through October Eggplant, August through October Fennel, June through October Grapes, September and October Green onions/scallions, June through October Horseradish, September through November Kale, August through October Leeks, August through November Mushrooms (cultivated), year-round Mushrooms (wild), spring through fall Onions, August through December (from storage into May) Oregano, year-round Parsley, year-round Parsnips, September and October Peaches, August through October Pears, September through November Peppers (sweet), August through October Potatoes, available...
That’s Right, Eat Right This Halloween
Madison Nutrition Class
12:30 -1:00 pm
Steiner Conference Room
Madison Dietitian – Carol Atchison
Together Let’s Take our Region from Last to First in Mammograms
Make A Pinky Promise Today to Save a Woman you love through Mammograms!
Tortillas are a familiar food to most of us. We use them to make tacos, burritos, and many other foods. And while we know that they can be used to make a quick meal, did you know that they themselves are quick and easy to make? We went to our kitchen staff to find out exactly how to make perfect tortillas: Heat up a pan on the stove. Combine 2 cups of corn flour with 1 1/2 cups of warm water. Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and then blend the mixture with your hands. Mix until the dough doesn’t stick to your hands. If it continues sticking to your hands, add additional flour. Pull dough apart and make 10 dough balls. Take one and flatten it with a tortilla press before putting it in the pan. When the side down becomes golden, flip it over. These tortillas will stay fresh for...
There are Good Fats
Have you ever wanted to lose weight and increased your fat consumption to do it? In my case, I just wanted healthier skin and fat helped. There are many bad fats out there, but there are also many good fats.
What are the good fats? The picture above with Timmy has some of them, olive oil and avocados. This article from Harvard will help you understand good fats (http://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-truth-about-fats-bad-and-good).
Come enjoy the Good Fats Dietary Nutrition Class this Friday on a lunch date from noon until 12:30 pm in the Madison Hospital Meeting Room with our dietitian Carol.
When disaster strikes, will you be ready? The best way anyone could prepare is by collecting and storing food. In 2005 Hurricane Katrina struck the coasts of Louisiana and Mississippi, leaving thousands without power, water, and food. For five whole days after the initial aftermath of the hurricane, many citizens were deprived of their basic human needs. Water was contaminated and food was scarce. Eventually, the federal government called for a public health emergency and overtime food and water were distributed. Citizens who needed food were given scarce rations as thousands were in need. In times such as these, food storage can become a lifesaver for a family. To many, food storage may seem impractical or costly, but it is an ultimate necessity for emergency preparedness. While Idaho may not suffer from hurricanes, the state is still susceptible to wildfires, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods and many other natural disasters that may not...
The smoke may not be completely gone from the air here in Southern Idaho, but it has certainly cleared up since last week. Once again we can see blue skies without having to squint through the smoke. This is good news not only for the better views but for our health as well. Smokey air can cause health issues. I’m sure most of us were coughing or feeling more lightheaded than usual as we breathed in the smoke. And those with previous breathing problems felt even more side effects. While times seem to be improving, it doesn’t hurt to be prepared for additional smoke. Right now there are still over 50 wildfires burning throughout the U.S., which can be seen at activefiremaps.fs.fed.us. Since most of them are in Washington, Montana, and Idaho, we need to be prepared if smoke or fires come this way. Attending Idaho PREPAREdness Expo on September 19th can...
Showing 181-192 of 324 results