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Today is Registered Dietitian Day!
Today is National Registered Dietitian Day! Registered Dietitians (RD) are the food and nutrition experts who are committed to helping their patients live a happier and healthier lifestyle by choosing...
View ArticleFrom the Dietitian’s Kitchen: Portobello Veggie Burger
This burger is nutrient-dense and super versatile. It can be eaten traditionally on a bun with cheese, topped with guacamole and salsa, or on a bed of lettuce. It is so delicious, that it can be eaten...
View ArticleWinter Safety Tips for Your Wheelchair
If you are anything like me, as soon as the cold weather hits and the snow falls, you’re ready to curl up under a blanket with your Kindle and not come out until spring. Unfortunately, life must go on...
View ArticleRecreation Therapy Month: Valerie’s Story
On Nov. 29, 2017, Valerie Lawson was notarizing some work for a neighbor when someone sideswiped her vehicle and drove off. On her way back from the mechanic, she noticed that her left foot had started...
View ArticleWellness Triumph of the Month: Curtis’ Story
Each month, the Health & Wellness Center at Magee Riverfront honors one of its clients as the “Wellness Triumph of the Month.” Today, meet Curtis. In March 2016, Curtis was working as a driver at...
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Support Magee’s Display at the Philadelphia Flower Show!
Sometimes, you need to stop and smell the roses, and Team Magee is ready to do just that at the Philadelphia Flower Show this year! The Philadelphia Flower Show–a “must experience” event that has been...
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Happy 60th Anniversary, Magee!
On March 9, 1958, Magee Rehabilitation changed healthcare in Philadelphia by admitting its first patient. Let’s see how far we’ve come in 60 years… Sixty years ago, Magee Rehabilitation opened its...
View ArticleWe Like to Move It, Move It: Join Us for the “Walk It Out” Step-a-Thon!
Team Magee is excited to host its Walk It Out fundraiser for the 5th year in a row! The 24-hour fundraiser takes place from 3 p.m. on Friday, April 13, until 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 14. Located at...
View ArticleMalnutrition Awareness Week
Twenty to 50 percent of older-adults admitted to the hospital have existing malnutrition (Barker, 2011). However, those who are well-nourished at admission are not exempt from development of...
View ArticleFrom the Dietitian’s Kitchen: Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes
At the holidays, it is essential to learn how to maintain a balance between health and healthy indulgence, especially if you or your loved ones are trying to manage the symptoms of chronic diseases. If...
View ArticleHealthy Eating at the Holidays: Our Dietitians’ Top 3 Tips
The holidays are often a joyful time of year filled with family, friends, and, of course, food. Quite frequently many of us may find ourselves over-indulging in treats at parties and gatherings. With...
View ArticleNEW YEAR, BEST YOU: How to achieve healthy, lasting weight loss
The New Year is when many people take the opportunity to “start fresh.” We make resolutions or goals to better ourselves over the coming year. Oftentimes, those resolutions may be to work towards a...
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