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Protect and Prevent against Kidney Disease; FREE SCREENINGS April 23, 2013 (Mendota, IL) – (May 18th, 2013)-- Millions of people at risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be able to prevent the need for dialysis and kidney transplantation with early identification and a dedication to healthy habits. The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois (NKFI) in partnership with Mendota Community Hospital are calling on community members to protect their kidneys and prevent damage by educating themselves about CKD and the proactive ways they can reduce their risk for kidney disease. More than 26 million Americans have chronic kidney disease, and millions more are at risk but most don’t know it. CKD often develops slowly with few symptoms, and many people don’t realize they’re sick until the disease is advanced and requires dialysis or a transplant. But kidney disease doesn’t have to be the ninth leading cause of death in the U.S. more... |
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April Healthy Lifestyles Club April 10, 2013 Mendota Community Hospital’s Healthy Lifestyle Club will be meeting on Thursday, April 18th at 1:00 p.m. and again at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room C. This month’s program will be “Physical Activity”. The Healthy Lifestyles Group is open to anyone with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease or dealing with weight issues. ANYONE experiencing health issues or who has a friend or relative experiencing health issues is welcome to attend and learn how to maintain their lifestyle and improve their health. This program is offered free of charge, each month, on the third Thursday of the month at 1:00 & 7:00 p.m. The group does not meet in December. Pre-registration is not required for this program. If you have any questions or need more information please call Tina Fitzgerald, RN, BSN, CDE and coordinator of the group at 815-539-7461 ext. 5319. more... |
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MCH April 17th Immunization Clinic April 08, 2013 Mendota Community Hospital will host its bi-monthly routine childhood immunization clinic on Wednesday, April 17th. Immunization clinics are being held on site at the hospital, 1401 E. 12th Street. Two sessions of the clinic will be offered, a morning session from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., for Public Aid, Uninsured, and Underinsured patients and an afternoon session, held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. for those whose insurance covers immunizations at 100%. The clinic session you bring your child to depends on your insurance coverage. Both Mendota Community Hospital will host its bi-monthly routine childhood immunization clinic on Wednesday, April 17th. Immunization clinics are being held on site at the hospital, 1401 E. 12th Street. Two sessions of the clinic will be offered, a morning session from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., for Public Aid or Uninsured, the afternoon session, held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. for those whose insurance covers immunizations at 100% and those that are Underinsured. The clinic session you bring your child to depends on your insurance coverage. Both sessions will be held in Conference Room C (Education Center) of the hospital. more... |
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