In Sickness & In Health discusses a continuum of health topics that are relevant to Hawaii and the communities we serve. Through this weekly segment, we want to ensure that our audiences know that Castle Medical Center and other health institutions are not only here when you are sick, but when you are healthy as well. Through wellness programs, preventative medicine, and professional tips, we want to help you live a balanced life.

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	In Sickness & In Health: Castle provides CPR certification Castle Medical Center has classes available for CPR and is providing opportunities to get certified.
	In Sickness and Health: The blues, and picking back up We may call it the blues or the blahs or just feeling down. Whatever you call it, the clinical term is depression and there are several causes. Dr. Denis Mee-Lee, a Castle Hospital Psychiatrist, says the cause could be narrowed down to inheritance.
	In Sickness & In Health: Child safety We take a lot of things for granted. Putting our infants and toddlers in car seats is now an accepted part of daily life. But there are some things we should remember as we do that "buckling up."
	In Sickness & In Health: Wash your hands "Wash your hands!" You probably remember mom saying that when you were a child. Turns out, mother knows best.
	In Sickness & In Health: Preparing for childbirth Mothers-to-be, especially those who are giving birth for the first time, could benefit from some coaching. There is help available at Castle Medical Center.
	In Sickness & In Health: HPV and cervical cancer At one time, cervical cancer was the leading cause of death among women in the U.S. Thanks to advanced screening, that statistic has changed. 1 comment
	In Sickness & In Health: First woman CEO at Castle Medical Center The glass ceiling has been broken at Castle Medical Center. The first woman CEO is now in charge.
	In Sickness & In Health: Coping with grief Losing a loved at any time is a difficult hurdle. But at this time of year, it may be especially hard. 1 comment
	In Sickness & In Health: Alzheimer's Disease The holiday season can put a lot of stress on families but those families that include an Alzheimer's patient can find this time of year even more stressful.
	In Sickness & In Health: Preventing heart failure Heart attacks and heart failure are still among the most significant threats to our wellness. There are a number of things we can do to prevent the problem.
	In Sickness & In Health: Thanksgiving Dinner There is a way to make it a healthy holiday if we follow the advice of the experts.
	In Sickness & In Health: Lap band procedure New weight loss programs are evolving all the time. Experts say you should talk with a specialist to find out which one is best for you. Castle Medical Center has something called the "lap band" procedure.
	In Sickness & In Health: Epilepsy and seizures There was a time when people who suffered seizures were thought to be possessed. Thankfully, things have changed a lot since then. But there are still some misconceptions about seizures and epilepsy.
	In Sickness & In Health: Help for breaking the smoking habit Lung cancer is the leading cause of death for men and women and 90 percent of lung cancer among men is caused by smoking. Quitting is tough, but there are those standing by to help.
	In Sickness & In Health: Pregnancy and Fertility Having a baby may seem like the most natural thing in the world, but some couples are not able to conceive. That's where fertility specialists come in.
	In Sickness & In Health: Heart disease in men and women October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and that is a serious health concern for women. But they should also be aware of heart disease. 1 comment
	In Sickness & In Health: Preventing breast cancer with proper nutrition The first obvious question would be - is there a link between nutrition and breast cancer?
	In Sickness & In Health: Breast Cancer and Mammograms October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and there is no better time to remind women to get mammograms. 1 comment
	In Sickness & In Health: Curbing incontinence It can be embarassing. In fact, it may be embarassing just to talk about it - but it is a problem that has become more common these days.
	In Sickness & In Health: Important health screenings for women Experts tell us the best thing women - or men - can do to prevent serious illness is to get screened. 1 comment
	In Sickness & In Health: Dealing with menopause September is Women's Health Month and we will feature topics of concern for all women. 1 comment
	In Sickness & In Health: Breast feeding There is something new mothers can do to help insure the health of their babies. It is something that is very common in the animal kingdom, but in this modern age, not so much for human moms.
	In Sickness & In Health: Neuroscience Center The brain may be the most complex organ in the human body. That's why the treatment of brain injury or disease is so important.
	In Sickness & In Health: Community Care You might be a patient returning home after a hospital procedure or you might be someone just in need of help around the home. That's where Community Care comes in. 2 comments
	In Sickness & In Health: Home care You've been in the hospital and now you're going home - but it could be that your journey back to health is not complete. For a number of reasons, people may require home care.
	In Sickness & In Health: Managing stress Are you clenching your jaws? Do you feel tightness in your shoulders and other parts of your body? Is there tightening in your chest? If the answer is 'yes,' you may be dealing with the effects of stress.
	In Sickness & In Health: Children learn bad eating habits from parents Childhood obesity continues to be a problem in the U.S. and especially here in Hawaii. 1 comment
	In Sickness & In Health: Spiritual healing When we go to the hospital, we expect good physical care. But there's another side to healing that some of us may not consider and that's the spiritual side.
	In Sickness & In Health: Childhood obesity Statistics indicate childhood obesity in Hawaii may be twice the national average. That's reason for concern and parents need to know how to deal with that problem.
	In Sickness & In Health: Risk of falling As we age, our bodies become more susceptible to all kinds of ills. But one of the major health threats for seniors is not a disease. It’s the risk of falling.
	In Sickness & In Health: Good eating habits start early We all want our children to grow up strong and healthy. The first step down that road is a good diet. 1 comment
	In Sickness & In Health: "Sacred Work" Anyone who has ever been a patient in a hospital will tell you -- emotional and mental well-being contribute to physical recovery. Physicians and staff at Castle Medical Center believe in a concept called "sacred work."
	In Sickness & In Health: Food Safety Summertime and the livin' is easy, but we still have to pay close attention to food storage and preparation.
	In Sickness & In Health: Travel Health Tips Summertime is the travel season but there is always the threat of disease. There are some basic ways to help yourself stay healthy.
	In Sickness & In Health: Preventing infectious diseases Infectious diseases have been with us throughout recorded history. At times, they have had a tremendous impact on history. At their worst, infectious diseases can tax the resources of a community hospital.
	In Sickness & In Health: CPR A unique program on Oahu's windward side could bring many more young people into the health care profession.
	In Sickness & In Health: Mental health disorders How many times a day do you wash your hands? Four? Eight? Eighty? Obsessive-compulsive behavior is just one indicator of possible mental illness.
	In Sickness & In Health: Swallowing disorders We take so much for granted in our day to day lives. One of those things is the simple act of swallowing.
	In Sickness & In Health: Digital Mammograms New technology is being developed all the time to aid us in health care and maintenance. In this edition of "In Sickness and In Health," we learn about one of those advancements.
	In Sickness & In Health: Workplace safety We expect to be safe in our workplace, but that's not always the case and often, it's our own fault.

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