5/21/2008
One of the latest crazes, eating raw fish. Yup, sushi has become all the rage, but we had to ask, is it safe? I mean, how risky is the raw fish in sushi? Properly prepared and handled sushi fish is safer than other raw fish, but it's obviously not as safe as cooked fish. So, the good news, generally, seafood is very safe to eat. On a pound-for-pound basis, seafood is at least as safe as other meat sources. But the bad: if you do encounter raw fish parasites, the effects can range from mild discomfort to severe illness, depending on the type of worm you ingest. If the culprit is a tapeworm, fluke, or flatworm, you experience nausea, cramps, and diarrhea.
Something you can’t miss around town is St. John’s Mobile Mammography unit. We are traveling the four states, providing mammograms to women who may have a hard time getting out of the office and into the doctor’s office. It’s fast, easy and affordable. So call today to find out if we’ll be in your neighborhood soon. Just call St. John’s Referral One at 625-2000 or log onto stj.com.
