Monday, December 12, 2011

Be Well, Boston | Mass. hospitals improve ER stroke care

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Week of: Dec. 12, 2011 Boston.com/Health Blogs: Daily Dose | White Coat Notes
This Week's Highlights
Mass. hospitals improve ER stroke care

Mass. hospitals improve ER stroke care

While Bay State hospitals improved care for stroke patients in the emergency room, some have lagged behind in using a potentially life-saving drug.
She helps others at the end
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She helps others at the end

Certified nursing assistant Vilma Barrios was recently awarded the 2011 Schwartz Center Compassionate Caregiver Award.
Holiday eating tips
BE WELL | VIDEO

Holiday eating tips

In this edition of Be Well, Boston we get some good tips for dealing with all the food around during the holidays.
E-cigarettes: Threat or therapy?

E-cigarettes: Threat or therapy?

Are e-cigarettes less harmful than real cigarettes? Advocates say they help smokers quit, but health officials aren’t so sure.
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Week of: Dec. 12, 2011 Boston.com/Health Blogs: Daily Dose | White Coat Notes

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