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Managing digestive diseases What's the word on GERD? Most people suffer from heartburn now and then. This uncomfortable burning sensation behind the breastbone or in the throat might result from overindulging during a celebration dinner, enjoying extra spicy salsa or gobbling a late-night snack.

Between the lines Making sense of food labels If you're dieting or just watching what you eat, you've no doubt spent time looking at food labels. Grocery store shelves are full of products claiming to be organic, low-fat, natural, sugar-free – the list goes on. These claims sound wonderful, but are they true?

Community resources Here you'll find frequently called phone numbers and health-related Web sites.

Values in Action recipients Each year St. Mary Medical Center recognizes five superb associates who live out the Medical Center's values of Dignity, Justice, Service, Excellence and Hospitality.

Getting Older, Getting Better Remember the good ol' days? Whether it seems like eons ago or just yesterday, that golden era always seems to refer to a time when we were younger. And now that we're older, our happiest memories lie behind us, right?

Roll up your sleeve It's flu shot time Coughs, sneezes and wheezes are common this time of year, yet many individuals neglect to protect themselves against illnesses such as the flu and the common cold. Although a cold may make you miserable for a few days, it’s often not cause for concern.

Feeling anxious? Stress is a normal part of life, especially when you’re faced with significant changes and challenges. The anxiety of taking a test, speaking in public or performing a difficult task often comes with a boost of adrenaline that helps you do your best.

New Senior Select Merchants You can receive the following discounts by simply presenting your Senior Select membership card to the participating merchant.

Don't let silence compromise your health Do you find it unbearable to talk about sensitive health issues? Fear, shame and pride often keep us from discussing sensitive issues.

Robotic surgery offers numerous benefits St. Mary will be the first High Desert hospital to offer robotic-assisted surgery. The Medical Center is now home to a da Vinci^® Surgical System that is capable of performing various minimally invasive robotic surgeries.