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Asthma attacks are scary, and if you’re a woman, your chance of being diagnosed with asthma increases as you age. When you’re 20, the rate of diagnosis is equally split between men and women. However, by age 40, women are twice as likely to have asthma than men of the same age. Pulmonologist, Andrea […]
Men's Health Stay in the Game
Dr. Strasser discussed how risk factors, preventative measures, diagnosis and treatment options for keeping a man's kidney, prostate, and testosterone levels in check.
Reconnect With Your Community Post-COVID
As we begin the process of reconnecting with our community, it is important to remember there is no one right or wrong way to do this. The best way forward into reconnection is with intentionality, personal reflection and assessment.
Stroke Awareness Identify and Prevent
Strokes are the number five cause of death and leading cause of disability in America. Learn how to recognize the warning signs, know the risk factors, and lower your chances of having one.
Pack the Perfect Picnic
There’s never a bad time to get your family together for a picnic. It’s easy to prep and pack a nutritious and delicious spread. Main Meal Munchies Grill lean turkey or black bean burgers. Host a build-your-own kabob bar with grilled chicken and veggies. Toss in tortillas, and make a wrap station. All the Fixins […]
Peripheral Artery Disease It's Your Arteries Talking
Dr. Maxfield of Meritas Health Cardiology discussed PAD, its risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and how to lower your risk for a heart attack or stroke.
What’s New With Spinal Surgery
Dr. Hawasli shares invasive approaches to spinal surgery that focus on preserving natural motion, reducing pain after surgery and speeding recovery.
Advance Directive Help Your Family Plan for the Future
Secure your healthcare advance directive, which can include healthcare durable power of attorney (DPOA) and healthcare treatment directive or living will. Be sure to talk with your family and friends about your healthcare wishes.
Managing Your Medication
Prescription medication can play an important role in our lives. It can help us overcome a short-term illness or manage a chronic condition. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 48.7% of Americans have used at least one prescription drug in the past 30 days.
Prepare for Life’s Uncertainties
Whether we think of ourselves as perfectly healthy or we are living with a serious illness, the most important thing as a patient is to make sure your health team understands your goals for your care.
What is Aphasia
Aphasia is a language disorder that affects language expression and comprehension. The recent news about Bruce Willis brought the condition into the spotlight.
Volunteers Snuggle Tiniest Patients
Three retirees volunteer for the hospital’s Cuddle Program and agree they have the best job in the hospital.