Health Publications
For Life! South Bend/Granger Over 40
Vol. I (Winter 2007) – Table of Contents
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Why You Need a Family Physician
When you aren't feeling well, do you have one physician you immediately turn to? If not, you may not be providing the best possible healthcare for you or your family. Need a physician now? Call 1-866-SJRMC-4U or Find a Doctor.... <read more>
Don't Let the Temperatures Freeze Your Level of Activity
Just because it's cold and snowy doesn't mean you have to stay cooped up this winter, but listen to your body when you shovel the snow!... <read more>
An Unforgettable Patient - and Unforgettable Care
In October of 2005, George Goodrich felt tired, worn-down and thought he probably had the flu. This was unusual for the active business-owner, who travels frequently and is an avid swimmer, hunter, and fisherman. He finally went to a walk-in clinic to find out what was wrong. The next memory he has is of waking up a month later in a hospital bed. George was diagnosed with Legionnaire's disease, a lung infection... <read more>
Stay Healthy and Out of the Emergency Room
Every winter, Dr. Steven Susler treats patients who come into the Emergency Department of Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center for various reasons. Stay out of the ER with his tips and precautions.... <read more>
Brighten Up Your Plate and Diet with Colorful Tips
Julie Panis, RD, CD, and Clinical Nutrition Manager at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center reports, "In the winter months, it can be difficult to eat a variety of whole fruits and vegetables. Here are a number of ways that you can add more variety - and color - to your diet.... <read more>
Visit Our Virtual Business Office
Manage your hospital account and payments from the convenience of your home computer with SJRMC's new Virtual Business Office.... <read more>
Understanding Your Hospital Bill
At Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center and Our Lady of Peace Hospital, we want you to understand your hospital billing process. We also want the payment process to be as easy as possible.... <read more>
"Question for the Physician" (Featured in every issue)
Q. Do you have sinus headaches or migraine headaches?
A. Most people with recurrent "sinus" headaches are actually experiencing migraine headaches. A recent study of almost 3,000 patients who thought they had "sinus" headaches found only eight patients with a real sinus infection!...
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Childbirth Classes and Human Motion Institute Seminars... <read more>
Digital Mammography Brings Quality Breast Care
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center is completely committed to digital mammography. By replacing all of our analog mammogram machines with digital technology, we have taken another step to increase the quality of breast care for women in our community.... <read more>
Edison Lakes Campus On Schedule for 2009
It's astonishing to think that the massive mounds of soil near the intersection of Main and Douglas in Mishawaka will eventually be a 254-patient bed, world-class hospital.... <read more>
Here for YOUR life. For Life.