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These two golfers were among almost 120 players who participated in Southeastern Regional Medical Center s annual Foundation golf tournament on May 3 at Pinecrest Country Club. Here they are practicing their putting before hitting the course.
Golf tournament raises $23,000 to provide health care scholarships
LUMBERTON — The 118 golfers who played in Southeastern Regional Medical Center Foundation’s annual tournament will make it possible for local students to train for careers in health care. Thirty teams competed in the 22nd annual Swing for Good Health golf tournament held May 3 at Pinecrest Country Club. The tournament was chaired by David Walker. The event raised $23,160 for the SRMC Foundation, according to Foundation Director Sissy Granth...
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P 90X: The 3-month progress report
Three months ago in this column, I previewed the P 90X fitness program and vowed to purchase, participate and report back my results. Last week, I finished week 12 of the program and all-in-all, I give the program an A- and myself a B for following it to the letter. The workouts were challenging, the eating program was easy to follow but restrictive, but the results are pretty on point. Before starting P90X, I took a fitness test to have a ...
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Health briefs for May 13, 2012
Medical Unit makes rounds LUMBERTON — Southeastern Mobile Medical will be stationed at the following locations within Robeson County at the dates listed: Monday — Allenton Fire Department; Tuesday — Mill Branch Baptist Church, Fairmont; and Wednesday and Thursday — Floyd’s Temple Number One, Lumberton. The mobile unit operates from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at each site. Appointments are not required but may be scheduled by calling (910) 674...
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Dental school will meet a local need
Monday night’s vote by the Board of Commissioners for the ECU Dental School to build a clinic on county property was a major step forward. It is to be a regional site and, frankly, other counties would have gladly taken it. The concept is that fourth-year dental students will be spending their final year in one of 10 regional sites practicing along with full-time staff. Care will be rendered to all that present, which should include the ind...
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Health briefs for May 6, 2012
Mobile medical unit in town LUMBERTON — Southeastern Mobile Medical, a service of Southeastern Regional Medical Center, will be stationed at the following locations within Robeson County at the dates listed. The mobile unit operates from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at each site. While cash is not accepted, patients may present insurance information such as private insurance, Medicare or Medicaid, money orders or personal checks. Appointments are...
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Six steps toward better health
There aren’t many guarantees in life. But here’s something that comes close: Certain safeguards can help you stay as healthy as possible. Six especially important ones are these: 1. Get screened. Testing can detect some serious medical problems before they cause symptoms, when treatment is often most effective. Key screenings include tests for: - High cholesterol, a major risk factor for heart disease. Starting at age 20, this test is a m...
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You can win without being on ‘Biggest Loser’
What’s taken you so long?” That might be the question some of you are asking regarding why I haven’t yet written about the NBC show “The Biggest Loser.” As my loyal readers know — thanks Mom — I usually write about the show as a prime example of how people can start living a healthy lifestyle, no matter what their current state might be. But for those of you who don’t know what the show is, where have you been for 13 seasons? Simply put, ...
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High school sports demands commitment
For the 10th year in a row, the Lumberton Lady Pirates soccer team will be heading into the state playoffs. Finishing second behind perennial winner Pinecrest, the team is assured a first-round home game unless something totally unexpected happens in the tournament. Lumberton has maintained its hold as one of the stronger regional teams, equaling Terry Sanford and Jack Britt. Yet the region lags behind No. 6 state-ranked Pinecrest, which si...
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Health briefs for April 29, 2012
Diabetes support grou meets Tuesday LUMBERTON — The Diabetes Community Center, an affiliate of Southeastern Regional Medical Center, sponsors a Diabetes Support Group which will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. A pharmacist will address medication concerns during the meeting which will be at the center located within the Southeastern Health Mall on the campus of Biggs Park Mall in Lumberton. For information, call 910-671-5890. Local doct...
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For treating sports injuries, RICE regimen works best
If you have ever read the waiver you signed when you joined a gym or the fine print on a piece of home exercise equipment, you may have seen the following disclaimer: Exercise is a potentially harmful activity. Please seek the advice of your physician before beginning any exercise program. Fitness activities do have the potential to create injuries. There is not enough room in this column to list all the sprains, strains, fractures and contus...
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New Heart Center director named
LUMBERTON — Luanne Kuchler has been named director of the Southeastern Heart Center. She is responsible for all operations of the 29,000-square-foot center, which includes two cardiothoracic operating rooms, a six-bed cardiovascular intensive care unit, echocardiography, stress testing, outpatient cardiac rehabilitation, and the cardiac cath lab. The center, which is managed by Duke Medicine, located on the campus of Southeastern Regional M...
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Volunteers recognized
Southeastern Regional Medical Center’s volunteers were recognized during an annual banquet recently. SRMC Volunteer Supervisor Beth Ivey, left, Southeastern Hospice Volunteer Program Leader Sheryl Taylor, Diabetes Community Center Office Assistant Doris Locklear, and Southeastern Lifestyle Fitness Center Health Fitness Supervisor Gerard McRae presented SRMC President/CEO Joann Anderson, far right, with a check representing savings of more tha...
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The story of the carrot, egg, bean
Once the sun rises, it doesn’t go backward but instead follows its path in one direction. It may appear to stand still for a moment in time, or to move more slowly at some point or another, but really it is steadily moving forward on its path.” I read that the other day and it made me think about the struggles we sometimes face when we are trying to live a healthier lifestyle. When we initially start our exercise and nutrition plan it still...
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Health briefs for April 22, 2012
Health fair set for May 5 LUMBERTON — A free health fair for people of all ages will be held May 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Southeastern Health Mall located on the campus of Biggs Park Mall. The event, which is sponsored by Southeastern Regional Medical Center affiliates Southeastern Regional Physician Services, Southeastern Heart Center, Community Health Services and Diabetes Community Center, will offer free health screenings, ed...
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Linda Sutton
Cancer survivors face ongoing challenges
Cancer was once considered a certain death; however, the number of people alive following a diagnosis of cancer has risen dramatically in the United States — from 3 million in 1971 to about 12 million today. That number is expected to grow to 20 million by 2020. The significant improvement in cancer survival is due to a number of factors, including better tools for screening and diagnosis, and better treatments and improvements in managing ...
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