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Catch the “Spirit” with Capital Regional Medical Center
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s the healthcare leaders in their home, women are typically the first to ensure their family is up-to-date on check-ups and to encourage a doctor visit if something seems amiss. In fact, studies show that women make up to 85 percent of household healthcare decisions. Capital Regional Medical Center prioritizes women’s health highly, offering the newest services and most comfortable surroundings with its new Comprehensive Breast Center, state-of-the-art Family Center and is the only hospital in town to offer all private rooms. Now, the organization is taking its commitment to the next level by joining Spirit of Women, an elite coalition of American hospitals and healthcare providers that ascribe to high standards of excellence in women’s health, education and community outreach. Spirit of Women enables Capital Regional Medical Center to continue to focus on the specific needs of the Big Bend community while drawing on the strength and support of a national network.
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A Commitment to Women As a Spirit of Women hospital, Capital Regional Medical Center has committed itself to a comprehensive list of National Standards for Excellence in Women’s Health. Because women tend to be the healthcare drivers in a household, the educational and motivational Spirit of Women efforts will positively impact the well-being of the entire family and community as a whole. Through Spirit of Women, Capital Regional Medical Center will focus on education and will conduct a wide variety of events including educational and recreational activities, health screenings, workshops, mentoring opportunities and support groups that will reach women in all stages of their lives. The educational focus will cover health topics such as menopause, cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, healthy pregnancy and many others. The goal of the program is to ensure women are supported fully in mind, body and spirit in their comprehensive care and when making those whole family healthcare decisions.
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“More than 21 million women will turn 50 by 2013,” says Marie Johnson, ANRP, Chief Nursing Officer at Capital Regional Medical Center. “Our goal is to reach these women now, help them adopt healthy behaviors and provide the information and tools they need to live the healthiest life possible.”
Dancing to Better Health Heart disease is the number one cause of death for women in the United States. Though often a “silent killer” with few warning signs, heart disease can be largely prevented with a healthy lifestyle. During American Heart Month, Capital Regional Medical Center seeks to educate women in the Big Bend region about ways to prevent this deadly disease and others. Day of Dance, Capital Regional’s inaugural Spirit of Women event, will focus on dance as an exciting way to get exercise, boost mood and reduce the risk of disease. The event invites women to take charge of their own health. Day of Dance is February 26 and admission is free to the community. Visit CapitalRegionalMedicalCenter.com for more information on Day of Dance and to become a member of Spirit of Women to have access to exclusive information and events. To learn more about Spirit of Women, call (850) 325-3627 or visit CapitalRegionalMedicalCenter.com.