February 2007   New Year’s Goals January 1st finds many of us setting goals for the New Year covering all aspects of our lives. We’re going to eat better, exercise more, spend more quality time with the kids, get organized . . . the list goes on and on. So how’s that going for you? Are you still on the path or have you fallen off? Dr. Plotsky shares tips to get you back on track -- Are You Stickin' To It? by Dr. Jason Plotsky   Miramichi Milestone Time flies when good things are happening. The Miramichi Regional Hospital first opened its doors on December 15, 1996, and recently held a celebration to mark the occasion of its tenth anniversary. Join us as we take a look back at the many achievements and accomplishments -- Hospital Ten Years Old ____________________________________________     Stories from Previous Issues . . . October 2006 Attention Mothers -- Make Time for You by Dr. Jason Plotsky July 2006   Real Life -- Man Credits Rehabilitation Staff in his Recovery by Sonya Green-Haché May 2006 Good Stuff -- The Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Optimal Health by Dr. Jason Plotsky Improving Your Chances -- Recovering from Heart Disease April 2006 Ask a Dietician -- Foods that Prevent Illness Education Session -- Palliative Care Education Not Just for a New Year -- Setting Health Goals by Dr. Jason Plotsky March 2006 Where Does It Hurt? -- Headaches—A Pain in the Neck? by Dr. Jason Plotsky Improving Your Chances -- Heart Disease Leading Cause of Death Miramichi Women January 2006 Is there a doctor in the house? -- South African Orthopedic Surgeon Arrives/ Arrivée d’un chirurgien orthopédiste de l’Afrique du Sud December 2005 Overcoming Depression -- Single During the Holidays by Ron Prewitt A View from the Ridge -- Third Letter to My Son by Ridgely Goldsborough Heartburn Free Foods for the Holidays  -- How to Enjoy Great Food Without the Heartburn This Holiday Season by Brent Randall Moving Toward Wellness -- Are you healthy or just not sick? by Dr. Jason Plotsky August 2005 Why Wait? -- What is Health? by Dr. Jason Plotsky A View from the Ridge -- From Acorns to Trees by Ridgely Goldsborough July 2005 Sit Up Straight -- Posture and Health by Dr. Jason Plotsky A View from the Ridge -- Will you know? by Ridgely Goldsborough June 2005 Healing Hands -- Reiki healing, just what is it anyway? by Dawn K. Donovan, Registered Massage Therapist & Master Reiki Practitioner Children's Health -- Kids and Chiropractic by Dr. Jason Plotsky A View from the Ridge -- The Power of a Smile by Ridgely Goldsborough May 2005 Ask a Dietician -- The Fat Content of Beef On Track -- Keeping Your Mind Tuned for Success by Chris Widener April 2005 Canadian Cancer Society -- Miramichi Relay for Life March 2005 New MANGO Initiative -- Ask a Dietician February 2005 How You Doin'? -- How Will Your Health Change in 2005? by Dr. Jason Plotsky Miramichi Regional Health Authority January Board Meeting, presented in English and French -- Click for a Full Summary January 2005 Happy New Year! -- New Year’s Baby Welcomed

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