St. Mary Medical Center Living Well

Steer Clear of Distracted Driving Would you risk your life to change a radio station? When you're behind the wheel of a 2,000-pound – or more – moving object, that's exactly what you're doing.

High Fructose Corn Syrup During the past three decades, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has streamed into our food supply, replacing added sugar in processed foods such as soda, fruit-flavored drinks, fruity yogurts, cereals, crackers, ketchup and bread. But is HFCS a sweet deal or a raw deal for your health?

Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange St. Mary Medical Center has served the High Desert for more than 50 years. But its heritage spans hundreds of years and many continents through its sponsors the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange and the Brothers of St. John of God.

St. Mary Opens Center Dedicated to Seniors Senior Select members and their friends can often be found gathering at the new Senior Select Resource Center to enjoy a wide range of activities together.

Keep Kids' Caffeine Consumption Under Control With coffee shops on nearly every street corner and vending machines loaded with soft drinks in many schools, children have unprecedented access to caffeine. In small doses, it can make both adults and children feel more alert and energetic. But too much caffeine can cause a host of problems for young people.

Gold Medal Nurses St. Mary Medical Center appreciates its nurses. In recognition of their dedicated work, five registered nurses are honored each year with gold medals.

Keep Cuts Clean for Quicker Healing Cuts and scrapes can happen anywhere. Carrying a compact first aid kit is a great way to save you from having to deal with pesky infections or scars.

St. Mary Medical Center Volunteers Get Boost from New Online Gift Shop St. Mary Medical Center is pleased to announce the launch of a new online gift shop to benefit the Medical Center volunteers.

St. Mary Medical Center Awareness & Support Groups Most groups meet on the campus of St. Mary Medical Center, 18300 Highway 18, Apple Valley, CA, with the exceptions as noted.

From Our Table to Yours Summer heat can zap energy, and after a long day it's tough to head to the kitchen and decide what to prepare for dinner. St. Mary Medical Center has a new cookbook full of recipes from employees, volunteers, physicians and their families.