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Is It Safe to Eat Food Beyond Expiration Date?
Posted by Divya Sathyanarayanan
Ever wondered if that food in the refrigerator or pantry is safe to eat beyond the sell by date? We all face this dilemma in our daily life to determine whether the food is safe to eat beyond its expiration date. Dr. Thomas Horowitz, Family Medicine Specialist at CHA HPMC, explains how to determine if a food is safe to consume beyond the date on the packaging.
Why Lung Cancer Is the Deadliest Cancer
Posted by Divya Sathyanarayanan
Every year, thousands of Americans are diagnosed with lung cancer, which is a deadly form of cancer causing more deaths each year than breast, prostate, and colon cancers combined*. Dr. PJ Benyamini, General Surgeon at CHA HPMC, explains why lung cancer is deadly and ways to lower the risk of developing this type of cancer.
What is the type of cancer that is most likely to be
Meet our new Chief Nursing Officer: Nate Mabry
CHA HPMC’s new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Nate Mabry, MSN, RN, CENP, arrived in April. Nate is responsible for the delivery of safe and effective nursing care. Learn more about him and his plans for the organization.
What sparked your interest in healthcare and how long have you been in this industry?
I’ve been in the healthcare industry for about 19 years. I started pretty young in this field as a CNA and
Summer Safety Tips for Kids and Families
Posted by Divya Sathyanarayanan
Summer means fun in the pool, beach, or lake and enjoying outdoor activities like hiking and camping with your family. With increased outdoor activities, there is a higher risk of injuries. Dr. Thomas Horowitz, Family Medicine Specialist at CHA HPMC, shares tips for kids and families to enjoy summer activities while helping everyone stay safe and healthy.
Keep Children Safe around Water
The first rule of water
Fully Vaccinated? Expert Shares Safe Activities for Vaccinated People
Posted by Divya Sathyanarayanan
Are you fully vaccinated against COVID-19? If so, you can slowly get back to your pre-pandemic way of life and enjoy certain activities safely, once again. To better understand what activities are safe and when you still need to take precautions, we spoke with Dr. Gisela Rosario, Infectious Disease Specialist, at CHA HPMC.
What activities are safer to do once an individual is fully vaccinated?
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