Meningococcal Disease: Help Prevent It
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Friday, April 27th, 2012
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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Protection
Meningococcal disease is a serious, vaccine-preventable infection. The meningococcal conjugate vaccine is recommended for all 11-18 year olds. Kids should get this vaccine at...
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April is Autistic Spectrum Disorder Month
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Friday, April 6th, 2012
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April is Autistic Spectrum Disorder Month. This most difficult disorder is now affecting one in every 88 children. For many years, Nova Southeastern University's Mailmen Segal Center has been on the cutting edge of bringing progra...
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Protect your Heart – begin now during American Heart Month
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Monday, January 30th, 2012
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American Heart Month is a perfect time to reassess our lifestyle choices and make heart healthy decisions.
NSU is hosting the American Heart Association Heart Walk on our main campus on March 17 so this is a fitting time for a ...
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The Most Important New Year’s Resolution You May Ever Make
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Thursday, January 5th, 2012
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Happy New Year, to all of NSU’s Family from all of us from Clinical Operations. In keeping with all our desires for a happy and healthy year and in preparation for NSU’s tobacco-free campus campaign, we are including for our h...
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Have you heard about NSU’s Wellness Made Simple program?
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Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
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The Wellness Made Simple program is a health care partnership for NSU employees and family members insured by ICUBA. (Does not apply to pediatric patients.)
For more information about the Wellness Made Simple program, visit www...
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Family Holiday Health Tips from the CDC
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Friday, December 2nd, 2011
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As we are now well into the holiday season, this month's Health Tip is a repeat of the suggestions from the Center of Disease Control: visit www.cdc.gov/family/holiday/.
May we take this opportunity to offer all of NSU's family...
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Are you Ready for Flu Season? Get Vaccinated!
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Tuesday, October 4th, 2011
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Flu season is quickly approaching. NSU Health Care Centers are prepared for this season with adequate supplies of vaccines.
As has been in the past we will also be administering flu vaccine at different sites on campus. Look fo...
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Breast Self-Awareness
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Tuesday, October 4th, 2011
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(Source: Susan G. Komen for the Cure® )
Except for skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, but it can be successfully treated. Screening tests can find cancer early, when it’s most treatable.
Y...
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NSU Pharmacy to Provide Free Blood Pressure Screening, Sept. 20
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Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
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NSU Pharmacy will offer free blood pressure screening on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Alvin Sherman Library on NSU's main campus. Cholesterol screening is available for $15.
Appointments recommended but walk-ins ...
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“Safe Youth. Safe Schools.” September Health Tip from CDC
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Thursday, September 1st, 2011
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This fall, approximately 55 million students returned to classrooms across the United States. While our nation's schools are expected to be safe havens for learning, unintentional injuries and even violence can occur. These events...
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July Health Tip – Maintain Your Health During New School Year
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Monday, July 18th, 2011
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Submitted by Robert S. Oller, D.O.
Chief Executive Officer
Division of Clinical Operations
As we prepare for the upcoming semester with the arrival of new students or even seeing our own young family and friends making th...
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NSU to Open High-Tech Nursing Laboratory in Miami, Aug. 9
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Monday, July 18th, 2011
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Nova Southeastern University will open a new high-tech nursing simulation lab at its Miami Student Educational Center (SEC) on Tuesday, Aug. 9 to better prepare students for a profession that’s in high demand. The lab will house...
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Back to School Physicals offered during August
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Monday, July 18th, 2011
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NSU Health Care Centers will offer Back to School physicals throughout the month of August.
Bring immunization records on the day of the visit. Cost is $30; immunizations additional.
To schedule Back to School Physical in ...
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June Health Tip: Have a Safe & Happy Summer
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2011
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Summer with kids at home can be stressful for parents who active, excited children who want to enjoy all of the benefits of summer vacation. Extra vigilance is required to prevent injury and keep kids safe while they enj...
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May Health Tip: Summer Travel Means Preparing for Countries with Malaria
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Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011
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As summer approaches and we prepare for our vacations, we must be aware that many parts of the world are experiencing disease’s not common in the US. One of these diseases is malaria.
Sometimes a simple ounce of prevention ca...
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May is National Stroke Awareness Month
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Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011
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Information provided by the National Stroke Association (www.stroke.org)
National Stroke Awareness Month takes place in May every year. In honor of this special time, the National Stroke Association strives to provide everyone ...
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Inviting Smiles: Orthodontic Treatment at NSU College of Dental Medicine
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Thursday, April 14th, 2011
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By: Shiva Khatami, DDS, Ph.D., assistant professor; Abraham Lifshitz, DDS, MSc, professor; Sergio Real, DDS, assistant professor, NSU College of Dental Medicine
Your smile sends an invitation to the world arou...
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Assess Your Sleep Habits
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Monday, April 4th, 2011
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Source: Centers for Disease Control, www.cdc.gov
Getting enough sleep helps prevent chronic diseases and promotes overall health. Take a few minutes to assess your sleeping habits with the checklist below. Make any necessary ch...
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March Health Tip: Information about Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
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With the recent news about Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), health care reform and legislation regarding ASDs being considered an illness that needs to be covered by insurance, I thought it would be helpful for this month's hea...
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Better You from Blue: Preventive Care Guidelines for 2011
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Tuesday, January 18th, 2011
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These guidelines are standards of care developed to encourage the appropriate provision of preventive services, according to age, gender, and risk-status.
Please see click here for 2011 Preventive Care Guidelines.
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