Monthly Archives: July 2023

‘Patients are not taking a break’: Canadian Blood Services urge Calgarians to donate blood

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News The centre still needed 538 appointments to meet its monthly goals as of July 21 “Patients are not taking a break; it’s always an ongoing need,” said Jhoanna Del Rosario, territorial manager, Canadian Blood Services Photo by Larry Wong /Postmedia Archive Article content “We are linked by blood, and […]

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu Gets Emergency Pacemaker, Here’s What AV Heart Block Is

When you hear that you need “urgent pacemaker implantation,” you should drop whatever you are doing—whether it’s getting ready to travel or running a country— and get to the hospital as soon as possible. That’s what just happened to Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. And on early Sunday morning, doctors at the Sheba Medical Center […]

Amari Cooper finds inspiration in Marquise Goodwin’s handling of blood clots

Browns receiver Marquise Goodwin has landed on the non-football illness list with blood clots in his legs and lungs. Teammate Amari Cooper is very impressed by the manner in which Goodwin is handling the situation. “It’s very inspirational,” Cooper said after practice on Saturday, via Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. “I mean, […]

Heroes Behind the Badges Blood Drive is Aug. 3 in Worthington

WORTHINGTON — Sanford Worthington Medical Center, Worthington Police Department, Sanford EMS, Worthington Fire Department and the Nobles County Sheriff’s Office will conduct its annual “Heroes Behind the Badges” blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 5 p.m. Aug. 3, at Sanford Worthington Medical Center. Donor registration will be in the main entrance […]

Tips on How to Lower Your Blood Pressure

Almost half of all American adults have high blood pressure, sometimes referred to as hypertension. Dr. Holly Phillips told Inside Edition that high blood pressure “can cause heart disease, damage to your brain, eyes, kidneys and blood vessels.” To keep hypertension at bay, Dr. Phillips recommends limiting salt and alcohol, and not smoking. She also […]