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   welcome to the august 2008 issue

Save Your Breaths with Hands-Only CPR
During a heart attack, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can double or triple the chances of survival. Bystanders unsure of their CPR skills can still save lives by performing chest compressions alone, says the American Heart Association.
Our emergency physician offers tips...
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Binge Drinking: No Way to Party
Whether you're in the workforce or in college, binge drinking increases your risks of death from heart disease and cancer.
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Body Mechanics and Back Exercises
Find out how strengthening your body core can protect your back from strain and injury.
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Local Health Talks
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Pay Medical Bills Online
Save a postage stamp by paying medical bills online with a credit card or electronic check. All Cleveland Clinic facilities now have a secure, online "Quick Pay" option. There's no extra charge, and you get an electronic receipt.
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Q &A: Is Drinking Wine Good for Women or Not?
Many women enjoy one glass of red wine at night because it helps protect against heart disease. But a new study finds that wine and other alcoholic drinks increase risks of breast cancer. What’s a woman to do?
Read our medical breast specialist’s advice…
Vaccination: Important as Ever
Children need immunizations more than ever, as measles and other diseases spread to the United States from abroad. No scientific evidence links vaccines to autism, despite adverse media publicity.
Our experienced pediatrician explains...
Recipe: Cream Cheese Vegetable Dip
A creamy dip with fresh vegetable and herbs blends tofu with non-fat cream cheese for extra protein and less saturated fat. Serve it with toasted pita bread. (One of more than 150 recipes from the Cleveland Clinic Healthy Heart Lifestyle Guide and Cookbook.)
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New Buildings = New Patient Experience
See new images of the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Pavilion and Glickman Tower, opening soon at Cleveland Clinic. Tour these inspiring and healing spaces at www.meetthebuildings.com.
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Main Campus Traffic Alert
Summer construction is almost complete on the Euclid Corridor Transportation Project. Find your best route to Cleveland Clinic's main campus.
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