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Health features
More than meets the eye: Why you need a comprehensive eye exam
How often should you schedule a comprehensive eye exam and how important is it?
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Save your skin: Tips for dealing with winter dryness
Understand what you can do to prevent discomfort related to dry skin and when you may need to see a doctor.
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Is bariatric surgery right for you?
If you have been diagnosed with severe obesity and your doctor has recommended a weight-loss program, such as bariatric surgery, do your homework. Knowing what to expect and what will be required will help you make a well informed decision.
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What’s new at Park Nicollet?
- Park Nicollet Plastic Surgery has a new Web site. Visit parknicollet.com/plasticsurgery to view in-depth descriptions of services, including costs. Whether you are considering reconstructive or cosmetic surgery, our highly trained, board-certified surgeons can help you make well-informed decisions about your care and appearance.
- Take control of your heart health at a three-hour seminar Saturday, Feb. 18, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center, 6500 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park. Join our group of experts to hear informative presentations about heart attacks, strokes and vascular disease; along with cooking demonstrations, healthy exercise, what women need to know about heart disease and what you should know about heart screening tests. There is no charge. Call 952-993-5500 for information and to register.
- Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center’s Take Charge of Your Heart program is a comprehensive approach to managing heart and vascular disease. Call 952-993-3454 for more information or to register for upcoming sessions at the Heart and Vascular Center, 6500 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park.
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"More Flavor, Less Fat" cooking program, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., cost is $30 per attendee.
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“Living with Heart Disease” class, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., no fee, bring along a support person.
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“Heart and Vascular Lecture Series: Annual Dinner Meeting – Nutrition Questions Answered,” Wednesday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m., call for cost and registration information.
- Methodist Hospital Eating Disorders Institute is hosting "Eating Disorders Awareness and Education," a one-day workshop for educators and professionals Friday, Feb. 3, in St. Louis Park. Participants will learn effective methods to prevent, identify and support those struggling with an eating disorder. Nurses, teachers, counselors, youth ministers, social workers and educators are encouraged to attend.
- Park Nicollet is proud to reintroduce The Stores @ Park Nicollet Web site. We invite you to shop our newly redesigned, more shopping-friendly online store for an even larger selection of provider-recommended health care products for at-home care and daily living. Read about all our new e-shopping enhancements.
Classes and support groups at Park Nicollet
A wide range of health education classes and support groups are available to patients and community members at a variety of locations in Minneapolis and surrounding suburbs.
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