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St Anthony's Memorial Hospital News - May 31, 2023

Religion and Spirituality

June 2, 2023

From: St Anthony's Memorial Hospital

Sun Safety

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), approximately 9,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. The good news is that skin cancer is also one of the most preventable cancers.

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Accepting New Patients Your primary care physician or provider oversees your general health - your home base for health care. Dr. Andrew Poulos welcomes new patients in Effingham. To make an appointment, call 217-347-0458.

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Are you at Risk for Blood Clots? 

If you get hurt, your body forms a blood clot to stop bleeding. But blood clots can also form abnormally. They can develop in—or travel to—blood vessels in your brain, heart, lungs, limbs and kidneys and cause serious problems. Are you at risk?

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Convenient Lab Testing Close to Home

 If your doctor recommends you have a blood, urine or saliva test, we

provide convenient lab services, close to home. We work with you and your doctor to deliver the testing that is right for you. So quit chasing your tail—get to St. Anthony's for all your lab work.

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Free Diabetes Education and Support

 HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology – Effingham offers a diabetes education class and a monthly diabetes support group. All classes and the support group are held at their office at 500 N. Maple St., Suite 200 in Effingham.

Upcoming Dates:

- June 6 from 12:30-4 p.m.
- July 11 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Aug. 8 from 12:30-4 p.m.

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We are here with you

Take the steps to prevent colorectal cancer. Regular screenings are the key to preventing and treating colorectal cancer. It is recommended that all adults ages 45 to 75 be screened. Talk to your doctor today about the steps you need to take to prevent colon cancer. We are here with you.