eHealth Connection
August 2006

Woman with arms outstretchedWelcome to the first issue of your Cooper e-newsletter. Congratulations! You are moving forward on your path to healthier living. Each month we will bring you the tips, news and tools to help you to be in control of your wellness. You’ll know which questions to ask your doctor, how to prepare for a hospital stay and much more. You’ll also read about people just like you talking about their care at Cooper.

Good health is a way of life and something that is always evolving. It is the greatest gift you can give yourself and your family. This is where your Cooper newsletter comes in. We will be connecting you to good health.

The Cooper Health Desk will bring you information on osteoarthritis, nutrition, heart disease, allergies, cancer, asthma, diabetes and more. If you have any questions or suggestions, please e-mail us at editor@cooperhealth.org.

Sincerely,
Your health care editor

Inside the current issue
Your Guide to Wellness: Take Charge of Your Health
Being well means taking charge of your health. The more involved you are with your care, the healthier you will be.

FDA Approves Vaccine to Prevent Cervical Cancer and Genital Warts
Cervical cancer is a terrifying diagnosis that can strike women while they are raising their families. Now there is a vaccine to help prevent this killer from happening in the first place.

New Guidelines Help People With Heart Disease Live Better, Live Longer
As someone with a heart or vascular problem, you may be grappling with managing your condition. New guidelines can help you and your doctor.

Ask the Doctor: Saving Lives Through Cancer Screening
There’s no doubt about it. The sooner the disease is caught, the better your chances of survival. Getting screened could help save your life. Find out more from Cooper’s Dr. Robert Somer in a special question-and-answer session.

Body Mass Index
How is your weight? Use this calculator to learn your body mass index (BMI), which can tell your doctor how much fat you carry. People with high BMIs are at risk for heart disease, diabetes, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis and certain cancers.

Walk Your Way to Good Health
You need to exercise. That’s a given. Here’s a map to help you get there. Lace up your sneakers and start walking.