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Contents WINTER 2016 THE BIG STORY Kale is all the rage for good reason. PAGE 46 Take it easy: You can improve your health in small, manageable steps. PAGE 14 IN EVERY ISSUE 2 32 33 38 40 42 FEATURES 8 The Votes Are In! NMMC named Best Hospital and Best Place to Work by Daily Journal readers. 9 10 Long Live Us We're living longer than ever. How about living better, too? A Strong Voice TV star and cancer survivor Sofia Vergara is one of many Americans who deal with a thyroid condition. 14 Making the Best of Every Day Simple strategies for eating better, exercising more and coping with chronic diseases. 22 When Cancer Hits Home A cancer diagnosis has a major impact on the whole family, and everybody needs support. 28 Take a Look Inside You know the abbreviations, from CT to MRI. But what do these scans actually do? 50 Taking a Swing at Cancer In its 20th year, the golf tournament raises a record $170,000 for cancer patients in need. 52 Safety First NMMC-West Point earns an "A" Hospital Safety Score from a nonprofit watchdog organization. 44 54 Journey to a New You Bariatric Center helps people lose weight and get healthier. 56 High-Value Healthcare NMMC-Iuka and North Mississippi Medical Center Hamilton are recognized for effectiveness and efficiency. 46 48 Opening Thoughts The Quick List This Just In The Truth About Depression How To: Share a Diagnosis Quiz: Freak Out or Chill Out? At a Glance: Inside a Stroke In the Market: Kale Health by the Numbers: Medication Mishaps Hit the treadmill or the weights? PAGE 34 4 Network of Cancer Care NMMC announces an association with UAB Health System that will provide advanced cancer care, close to home. COVER PHOTO BY MARK DAVIS/GETTY IMAGES | RUNNER BY SVETIKD/GETTY IMAGES | KALE SALAD BY JENNIFER BOGGS/AMY PALIWODA/GLOW IMAGES | DUMBBELL BY FSTOP/GLOW IMAGES WINTE R 2016 1

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