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13th and Bern Streets - P.O. Box 15234 Reading, PA 19612-5234 - Phone: 610-921-7532 - Fax: 610- 921-7590
The health center is located at the end of the block at 1829 Linden St.
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Should an emergency arise after business hours or on weekends please call Public Safety at: 311.

Welcome to the Gable Health and Counseling Center!

aMission Statement:

At the Gable Health Center we empower you to make healthy choices for your life. Our caring and confidential patient-centered healthcare facility encourages and educates you to become an engaged consumer of your healthcare. In a respectful manner we advocate healthy behaviors and lifestyle choices to help you in the pursuit of your academic goals and personal development. We are here for you and we are your providers of care. Through education, we support attainment, maintenance and a lifelong commitment to optimal wellness.

We Value:

  • Excellent, nonjudgmental patient care

  • Respect for all cultures and ethnicities

  • Collaboration and positive relationships with campus constituencies and the medical community at large

  • Fiscal responsibility

  • Continuous evaluation and improvement in healthcare delivery methods

Confidentiality

Confidentiality requirements contained in Federal regulations do not permit the College to disclose medical information pertaining to students/patients who are over the age of eighteen to any family members. Information about medical services rendered to the students by the Health Center should be provided to interested parties (parents and college personnel) directly by the student.

TIP OF THE MONTH

JANUARY

Foods That Keep You Looking Young

Can certain foods really keep you looking young?  The answer is YES!!  Eating too much of poor quality foods like those with trans fats, loads of sugar and any processed  meats can increase inflammation in your body which is the same process that causes aging. 

Some examples of poor quality foods are:

       Potato chips and French fries                          Hot dogs, bacon, pepperoni
       Doughnuts and sugary pastries                       Fatty red meats

Eating foods that are very high in antioxidants may slow the aging process-which in turn keeps you looking young.  Consuming a variety of the following foods will keep you healthy and looking your best.

Here is a list of foods that you should be getting more of:

  • Romaine Lettuce (packed with vitamins A and C, antioxidant vitamins that help battle inflammation)
  • Broccoli
  • Spinach
  • Watercress
  • Tomatoes (high in lycopene-an antioxidant)
  • Salmon, tuna, herring (high in omega-3 fatty acids, which fight inflammation)
  • Lentils
  • Whole grains such as oatmeal, whole breads and pastas, brown rice (fight inflammation)
  • Avocado
  • Berries- blueberries, blackberries, black grapes (high antioxidants)
  • Watermelon (vitamin A, B, and C)
  • WATER

Again, eating a wide variety of these foods and other health foods is the key to keep you looking younger and keep you energized.  Happy, Healthy Eating!

For more information regarding this fascinating topic, please see the following websites:

Daisy Nieves, CMA

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