Health 2011
- July 5, 2011
- Care is crucial for mentally ill
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Courier photo by Mike Crupi
ROCHESTER -- A middle-aged man entered St. Jude Chapel at Rochester Psychiatric Center, wearing a large cross around his neck, looking skyward and making numerous signs of the cross before proceeding to the front row.
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- July 5, 2011
- NAMI offers multiple resources
The National Alliance on Mental Illness has several chapters in the Rochester Diocese for individuals and families affected by mental illness. NAMI offers support groups, meetings, advocacy, education, newsletters, calendars of events and related links.
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- July 5, 2011
- Forgiveness, health are linked
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Most Catholics know they are called by God to forgive others as they are forgiven. What they may not realize, however, is that by forgiving others they actually may improve their own health.
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- July 5, 2011
- Health care readies for aging boomers
The population of the Diocese of Rochester's 12 counties is getting older and more diverse, according to the 2010 U.S. Census, prompting area health-care planners to look at ways to help seniors age in their homes and in their communities.
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- July 5, 2011
- Local health-care providers strive to help refugees
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ROCHESTER -- Facing the daunting task of caring for refugees hailing from several continents and speaking 65 languages, Rochester General Hospital has taken the lead in offering advice on how to handle this diverse population.
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- July 5, 2011
- Summer meals available for kids
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ROCHESTER -- When less than a quarter of students who qualified were fed free daily summer meals last year, the community agencies that supply that food knew they had to take a different approach to reaching families.
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- July 5, 2011
- There are many effective ways to deal with depression
Today, it seems that everyone knows someone suffering from depression. From Charlie Brown to Tony Soprano, depression has become the equivalent of the common cold for mental-health disorders. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that 16.5 percent of the adult population in the United States will experience a depressive episode sometime during their lifetime. Given the possibility that it might affect you or someone you know, it's important to have a general understanding of this complex disorder to make the best decisions possible about care and treatment.
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