Health Connection Magazine
Health Connection Magazine is a custom publication produced by MInnesota Valley Surgery Center for the patients, physicians and community we serve. The information provided in our magazine is meant to supplement the health and wellness instruction currently provided by your healthcare professional. If you have any questions about the magazine or suggestions for future articles, please email us at suggestions@healthconnectioncontest.com.
Winter 2011 Issue
Download the Winter 2011 Health Connection Magazine.
Here are some additional web resources to supplement the articles in our winter 2011 issue:
"Sticks and Stones"
- The article answers frequently asked questions about casts.
http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/aches/cast_faq.html - This article is helpful to review with your child and will help to answer questions they may have about their fracture including how to properly care for their broken bone.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/aches/broken_bones.html
"Winter Sports 101"
- This article is written for kids but gives some great tips even to adults about staying safe out in the winter cold.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/out/winter_sports.html - Avoid Outdoor Activity Dangers Before Heading Out To The Slopes
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http://www.suite101.com/content/safe-skiing-riding-winter-sport
"Healthy Eating, Healthy Digestive Tract"
- Colon Cancer Prevention Overview
http://coloncancer.about.com/od/preventionandrecurrence/a/prevoverview.htm -
More Tasty Recipes that are good for you and your colon
http://www.mrsdash.com/recipes/Baked-Fish/358
http://www.grouprecipes.com/41239/artichoke-couscous-salad.html