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Jodi Rawson |
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 […]
Amy Bennett |
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.
Heather McGarr-Petit |
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.
Amy Bennett |
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.
Alexander Gamble MD |
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.
Stephanie Ramirez |
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.
Kim Shopper |
Volunteers Snuggle Tiniest Patients
Three retirees volunteer for the hospital’s Cuddle Program and agree they have the best job in the hospital.
Jackie Werner MD |
Menopause Let’s Chat
Menopause can take a toll on women, but you can get your mojo back. Get relief by learning the signs, symptoms and treatment.
Jodi Rawson |
Take 5 Minutes to Reduce Your Risk of Cervical Cancer
Just 40 years ago, cervical cancer was the leading cause of cancer death in women. Cases of cervical cancer have dropped dramatically in recent years, but Dawn Heizman, MD, with Meritas Health Pavilion For Women, says there's still work to be done.
Kim Shopper |
Vaccine Plan Saves Lives Overseas
Using a COVID-19 vaccination plan developed at NKCH, Julius Saisi helped get 2,000 Kenyans vaccinated, including his mother, Ruth.
Emily Boatman |
How Healthy Are Vegan and Plant-Based Diets
Plant-based and vegan diets consisting of fruits, vegetables and grains are increasingly popular, but they may not meet daily nutritional requirements.
Becky Hager |
Intermittent Fasting Friend or Foe
One of the latest weight loss trends is periods of not eating at all. Surprisingly, some studies show there are health benefits to intermittent fasting.