| 15 SmartCare Centers Now Open in Front Range Wal-Mart Supercenters
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Feb. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartCare Family Medical Centers has completed the build-out and openings of its 15 walk-in medical centers in the Front Range area, making it easier than ever for local residents to get high quality, convenient care for minor acute illness. Additionally, in honor of National Heart Health Awareness Month (February), all SmartCare Centers will offer free heart health screenings Feb. 14 - 28. SmartCare opened its first two Centers on Sept. 26, 2006 in Greeley and Loveland, and has since opened Centers in Aurora, Brighton, Broomfield, Centennial, Denver, Lakewood, Littleton, Parker, Thornton and Westminster. All SmartCare Centers offer extended hours and are open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Health unit likes new food guide
Grey Bruce Health Unit Registered Dietitian Lynda Bumstead says there aren't too many changes to guide, often pictured as a multi-layered rainbow. Bumstead says the outer ring of the rainbow used to be comprised of breads and grains, but it has now been replaced by fruits and vegetables. Bumstead says a lot more information is provided on portion sizes, in addition to number of daily portions. She says the portion-size information is important, particularly with rising obesity rates. Bumstead the new food guide goes even further, by providing detailed information on the amounts and types of food recommended for people based on their age and gender. In addition to the food guide, Health Canada is now also recommending that Canadians over the age of 50 take a Vitamin D supplement.
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