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Taste the flavors: sweet, sour, salty, bitter
and…
UMAMI
? Sometimes described as
meaty or brothlike, umami is a fifth taste
sensation—the one that you get from
cheese and tomatoes. The flavor comes
from glutamate, which is found naturally in
nearly all foods that contain protein.
—International Food Information
Council Foundation
Take a walk to remember: Researchers
have found that older adults who walk at
least 6 miles a week cut their risk of devel-
oping memory problems in half. Walking
appears to protect brain size and, in turn,
PRESERVE MEMORY
in old age.
—American Academy of Neurology
The
GIFT OF SIGHT
can help seniors stay
independent. If you’re 65 or older and
haven’t seen an ophthalmologist (a medi-
cal eye doctor) in at least three years, it
may be worth your while to visit EyeCare
America at
www.eyecareamerica.org
. You
may qualify for an eye exam and care at no
cost to you.
—Foundation of the American Academy of
Ophthalmology
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life and health
Hugh C. McCullough, PA-C
Hugh McCullough received his graduate degree in
physician assistant studies from James Madison University
and completed his undergraduate degree in public
administration at George Mason University. McCullough
joined the HRH team of hospitalists in March.
Nicholas R. Hall, PA-C
Nick Hall received his graduate degree in physician assistant
studies from James Madison University. He completed his
undergraduate degree in biology at Christopher Newport
University. Hall joined the HRH team of hospitalists in March.
Robert S. Easter, CRNA
Robert Easter is certified by the American Association of
Nurse Anesthetists. He earned his graduate degree in
anesthesia for nurses from the Medical University of South
Carolina and his undergraduate degree in nursing from
the University of South Carolina Upstate. Easter joined the
Halifax Regional Hospital (HRH) team of anesthesiologists
in February.
Kimberly Murray, RN, FNP
Kimberly Murray completed her graduate degree in nursing
at Old Dominion University and her bachelor's degree in
nursing at Virginia Commonwealth University. She received
her RN diploma from Memorial Hospital School of Nursing.
Murray joined Volens Family Practice in March.
Jonathan Murugasan, RN, MSN, FNP
Jonathan Murugasan is a board-certified family nurse
practitioner. He received his graduate degree in nursing
from Old Dominion University. He earned his undergraduate
degree in nursing from Union College in Nebraska. He earned
an undergraduate degree in business administration from
Walla Walla University in Washington state. Murugasan joined
Halifax Primary Care in December.
More providers to care for you
Halifax Regional Health System (HRHS) welcomes Robert S. Easter, CRNA,
Anesthesiology
; Nicholas R. Hall, PA-C,
Hospitalist
; Hugh C. McCullough, PA-C,
Hospitalist
; Kimberly Murray, RN, FNP,
Family Medicine
; and Jonathan Murugasan,
RN, MSN, FNP,
Family Medicine
. These five providers joined our medical staff in
recent months.