Health and Fitness
March 22, 2023
From: St Anthony's Memorial HospitalDedicated volunteer honored by renaming of Gift Shop
Those who visited HSHS St. Anthony's Gift Shop over the last few decades may remember a familiar face that frequently served there, Rose Boggs. The HSHS St. Anthony's Auxiliary recently honored her in a small ceremony unveiling the renaming of the gift shop to Rose's Corner.
Caffeine awareness
Be alert to the effects of too much caffeine. The FDA estimates 80% of U.S. adults consume caffeine daily. Learn the side effects of overdoing caffeine.
Poison prevention
Ninety percent of poisonings happen at home. Cosmetics and personal care items lead the list of most common items in pediatric poison exposures. Protect your family with these five tips.
Opportunities in advanced education
4-week paid RN Internship
Interns work on nursing skills/documentation alongside full-time nurses while learning clinical and professional skills.
Auxiliary scholarship
The HSHS St. Anthony's Auxiliary is currently accepting applications for their health care scholarship.
St. Anthony's Health Center in Altamont relocates
Recently, the St. Anthony's Health Center in Altamont relocated to 3 Do It Drive. Services provided at this location include X-rays, Labs, Ultrasounds, EKGs and rehabilitation services. The HSHS Medical Group Family Medicine also relocated to this location. Dr. Robert Frost, Tammy Sasse, APRN, and Kathi Vaughn, APRN, continue to care for patients at this location.
Getting better sleep
With the latest time change, your sleep schedule may have been affected. Boost your overall health and well-being with these healthy sleep habits and improve your ability to fall asleep and stay asleep
Colon cancer awareness
HSHS St. Anthony's encourages you to learn more about colonoscopies and get your free FIT take-home test on Wednesdays in March.
We are here with you
Take the steps to prevent colorectal cancer. Regular screenings are the key to preventing and treating colorectal cancer. It is recommended that all adults ages 45 to 75 be screened. Talk to your doctor today about the steps you need to take to prevent colon cancer. We are here with you.