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Health Subject Guide

The library recommends these resources to help you find information about health issues. Health information should always be carefully reviewed with your health care provider.

When Your Child Is in the Hospital

Thu, 04/15/2010 - 14:51 | Virginia Johnson
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Mom looking after daughter in the hospital

If your family comes to the hospital because of a sudden emergency, there may not have been time to plan out every step as carefully as you would for something expected. But with just a little time to plan, a bit of organization should help the whole experience go much more smoothly. Hopefully this small article will help with planning.

Prenatal Care: Important for Both of You

Tue, 03/16/2010 - 10:12 | Jennifer McDaniel
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A prenatal visit to the doctor

If you have just discovered that you are pregnant or are thinking that you would like to become pregnant one day, you have a lot to consider. One of the things which you definitely should not ignore during pregnancy is your health. Prenatal care is everything you do to take care of your health and your unborn child’s health while you are pregnant. This should start with a doctor’s visit once you know you are pregnant or think you might be.

Wise Consumer Health Month

Sat, 03/13/2010 - 21:16 | Jennifer McDaniel
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February was Wise Consumer Health Month - but being wise about your health is a daily exercise. This national health observance, created by the American Institute for Preventive Medicine, encourages people to take an active role in their health. The Institute's goal is to see people become wise about their health and take steps to prevent disease for themselves and their families.

Some tips for promoting good health are:

· Choosing a good health care provider and learning how to communicate with him/her
· Including moderate exercise each week
· Eating a nutritious and balanced diet
· Learning to reduce or better handle stress
· Avoiding substance abuse and other addictive behaviors
 

Staying Healthy After Cancer

Thu, 10/15/2009 - 12:43 | Virginia Johnson
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The Central Rappahannock Regional Library has books addressing issues that face cancer survivors and their families. Check out our booklist, Resources for Cancer Survivors for books to help patients and their families.