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Spring 2011
Dean Health Plan Updates
Message from Our CEO
I’m Lon Sprecher, the new president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Dean Health Plan (DHP).
Tips for Healthy Travel
Whether you’re going on a family vacation or sending a student off for spring break, traveling safely and in good health requires some advance planning.
The Value of Palliative Care and Advance Directives
Palliative care is care given for the sake of managing pain and providing comfort for patients. It can be given at the same time as other therapies that treat diseases such as cancer or heart disease.
Feature Articles
As Seen on TV: Do Shake Weights and Other Gadgets Work?
Can you shake, push, or rock your way to a better body? The makers of the newest fitness products would have you believe you can. But science doesn’t always back their claims.
How to Survive Spring Allergy Season
Is spring your season for wheezing and sneezing? You’re not alone. Seasonal allergies affect 60 million U.S. adults and counting — 18 million adults and 7 million children were diagnosed in just 2009.
Your Aching Back
When your back is healthy, you hardly ever notice it. But at the first twinge of pain, you realize just how important your spine is to carrying out everyday activities.
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