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Synchronizing Heart Care Offers Patient a New Lease on Life

Nathaniel (Nate) Rentz, 63, is alive today thanks to the expertise and coordinated care of medical teams at Progress West Hospital and the advanced cardiac care team at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.

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Rural Outreach Brings Clinical Trials to Patients

Patients like Mary Elise, a retired teacher in Ste. Genevieve, can take part in advanced clinical research thanks to the Missouri Baptist Cancer Center involvement with the Heartland Cancer Research NCORP. As part of the TAILORx trial, Mary Elise help researchers studying the effects of chemotherapy on early-state cancer.

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Improving Quality of Life through Hip Surgery

William Decker didn’t let a hip surgery slow him down for long. As an active 73-year-old golfer and grandfather, Decker was relieved to learn he could have hip surgery using the newer anterior approach. Dr. Christopher Mudd at MoBap is one of the limited number of orthopedic surgeons trained to perform this procedure. To learn more, click here.

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Prostate cancer  is the most common form of cancer in men. According to the  American Cancer Society, one in nine  men will be diagnosed with prostate  cancer during his lifetime. It is a statistic that Craig Siegel never expected he'd be among.

Living with Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men. According to the American Cancer Society, one in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime.

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Breast Self-Exam: How To

Breast self-exam is done once a month so that you become familiar with the usual appearance and feel of your own breasts. The best time to do a breast self-exam is two to three days after the end of your period, when your breasts are less likely to be tender or swollen.

If you discover anything unusual, such as lumps, discharge from the nipple or dimpling or puckering of the skin, you should see your doctor at once. Remember, eight out of 10 biopsied breast lumps are not cancer.

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Walking at MBMC:

Outdoor Path and Map (click here for map & additional information)

Indoor Path and Map (click here for map & additional information)

Elements of a Well-Rounded Routine
A Guide to 10 Basic Stretches
Core exercises
Strength training


At Your Desk

Computer Health
Office Stretches
How to Burn Calories at Work
Tube Toning Exercises
Instant Recess: 5 minute Physical Activity Break - YouTube
BeWell Dynamic Stretching (6:19 min) - YouTube

Staying Motivated

Exercise: 7 Benefits of Regular Physical Activity
Tips for Staying Motivated
Staying the Course
How to Prevent Training Injuries
 

Getting Started Yourself

Fitness Programs: 5 Steps to Get Started
Finding Time for Physical Activity
Finding a Workout Plan that Works for You
ePhysicianHealth - Weight, Nutrition and Fitness Module

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