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Dr. Thomas O. Clanton Receives Research Grant for the Evaluation of Serious Turf Toe Injuries
The Orthopaedic Education Foundation of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society recently awarded Dr. Thomas O. Clanton orthopaedic surgeon and Director of Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine for the Steadman Clinic in Vail CO a research grant concerning Turf Toe Injuries. This research initiative which was conducted at The Steadman Philippon Research Institute provides a detailed evaluation of turf toe injuries using a method of analysis that utilizes stress radiographs.
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Cass Barham and Sarah Crabtree Honored As Recipients of Vail Health Elevate Award
Cass Barham and Sarah Crabtree, both lab techs at Vail Health Hospital, have been named recipients of the Vail Health Elevate Award. Vail Health created the Elevate Award in June 2022 to give patients and their families an opportunity to nominate and thank employees who have touched their lives in some way.
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What Are the Benefits of Forest Bathing?
The smell of the pine trees. The sounds of birds chirping far off in the distance. The feeling of a cool breeze across skin. The sight of water cascading over a rock. Fully tuning into your senses in nature ignites a deeper awareness and an otherworldly sense of belonging, eliciting a feeling of being connected to something bigger than yourself.
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Breast Cancer Risk: Do Fruits & Veggies Matter?
Consuming a diet high in fruits and vegetables is a key habit for obtaining and maintaining a healthy weight, and there is strong evidence that obesity or being overweight increases the risk of post-menopausal breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, at least 18% of all cancers and about 16% of cancer deaths in the U.S. are related to excess body weight, physical inactivity, alcohol consumption, and/or poor nutrition.