Home Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Women: Protect Your Heart for Life Get Back to the Rhythm of Life Grow Older and Wiser, Not Weaker Minimally Invasive Surgery Gets You Back in the Game Sooner Have a Heart -- Keep Yours Beating Manatee Memorial Hospital Emergency Auxiliary's Banner Year Benefits Many Do-It-Yourself Pizza Time to Take ADVANTAGE! Past Issues			Ask a woman which health issues she is most concerned about and chances are breast cancer will be at or near the top of her list. But the truth, according to the American Heart Association, is that cardiovascular disease claims more women's lives in the U.S. than the next seven causes of death combined -- nearly 500,000 per year. Get Back to the Rhythm of Life According to the American Heart Association, about 250,000 Americans die annually of coronary heart disease before they ever get to the hospital. Grow Older and Wiser, Not Weaker Just because no one has found the fountain of youth doesn't mean that you must resign yourself to becoming weak and frail in your senior years. Minimally Invasive Surgery Gets You Back in the Game Sooner If you had major surgery a decade ago, chances are you would have emerged from the operation with a long incision and an even longer recovery time. Have a Heart -- Keep Yours Beating We've all seen at least one classic heart attack scene in a movie or TV show. The victim suddenly grasps his chest, contorts his face in pain and collapses to the floor. Time to Take ADVANTAGE! Those of you 50 and over can receive free and discounted services that will enhance your health and well-being, even if you do not spend time in the hospital. 206 Second Street East, Bradenton, FL 34208 941-746-5111 FAX: 941-745-6862