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    Getting to Know Sara Wade

    Getting to Know Sara E. Wade MS, RDN, LDN Q: Why did you choose to work in healthcare? A: I was inspired by my grandmother who was faced with complete and sudden kidney failure at the age of 29. In 1969 the closest dialysis treatment was Chicago and it was fairly “new medicine” at that time. After 2 failed kidney transplants and countless hours away from her family (my grandpa, my dad (7) and uncle (11). ...

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    Getting to Know Kristin Schmidt

    Getting to Know Kristin Schmidt MS, RDN,LDN, Clinical Dietitian Q: Why did you choose to work in healthcare? A: Growing up I loved two things- Animals and Food. My parents didn’t want me to be a chef so I started out my college career in pre-veterinary medicine. Growing up in the Chicago suburbs and going to a school where everyone grew up farming, I knew odds were not in my favor for Vet school. I took a ...

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    Getting to Know Anna Crawford, Wellness Coordinator

    Q: Why did you choose to work in healthcare? A: I chose to be a registered dietitian and personal trainer because of my own struggles. I wanted to find a way to have a peaceful relationship with food, eating and the scale where worrying about what to eat didn’t consume every minute of my day. Part of this process of letting go of food, eating and weight worries was to increase self-care and learn to trust ...

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    American Heart Month: Calming Our Hearts and Minds

    February marks American Heart Month. After the challenging circumstances that first presented themselves in 2020, it’s more important than ever for us to acknowledge the connection of the mind and body; specifically, the connection of the mind and the heart. In a world where many of us already live with daily stressors, the rise of COVID-19 has raised anxiety and stress for many, which over time, if not ...

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  • Know the Signs of a Heart Attack

    Identifying the Signs of a Heart Attack While most of us picture someone clutching their chest as a warning sign of a heart attack, there's more to it. The health experts at Kirby Medical Center are here to give you some additional insight on how to identify this cardiac event and what you should do if you suspect it. What is a Heart Attack? Your heart is a muscle that needs oxygen in order to function properly. A ...

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