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A Lung Scan Can Be a Lifesaver
November 3, 2021
by Dr. Jennifer Craig If you are a smoker or a former smoker, and between the ages of 50 and 80, you may qualify or be eligible for a lung cancer screening exam. And it’s an exam that could be a lifesaver. According to the American Lung Association, lung cancer is...
read moreHave You Checked Your Blood Sugar Recently?
November 2, 2021
by Dr. Palwasha Kamal Our blood sugar level is one of those individual health numbers that it’s important for us to know when it comes to staying on top of our health. It measures the amount of sugar, or glucose, present in our blood at any given time. Why is this...
read moreYour Health Means Everything – Protect It by Getting Vaccinated for Flu Season
October 7, 2021
By Dr. Skip Hunefeld and Lance Ballard, PharmD, Associate Administrator and Market Director of Pharmacy at Scott Memorial Health Shorter days and cooler temperatures are tell-tale signs that autumn has arrived. Unfortunately, another sign of the season is the beginning of increased flu activity. Flu season can last from autumn to...
read moreGet Your Mammo: It’s an hour that could save your life
September 30, 2021
By Katie Shannon, MD According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S., behind only skin cancers. In fact, the ACS puts the average risk as a one in eight chance that a woman will develop breast cancer in her...
read moreCreating Healthier Families One Shot at a Time
September 8, 2021
by Katie Shannon, MD As an obstetrician-gynecologist with Scott Memorial Health, my goal is to always provide the best possible care and medical advice for expectant mothers and females who plan to become pregnant. I love helping moms-to-be stay healthy and prepare to welcome their baby into the world. As you...
read moreGetting the Most Out of Your Health Insurance
August 19, 2021
by Jennifer Craig, MD Have you been putting off your annual doctor’s visit? Or perhaps even a needed screening or procedure? If you’ve been putting off care – whether it’s a recommended surgery, screening or simply your annual check-up – now’s the time to do it. Your health means everything. Taking...
read moreYour Health Means Everything: Protect It with Immunizations
August 3, 2021
If a researcher were to sit down at the end of 2021 and tabulate and record the number of times individual key words were mentioned over the course of the year, “vaccine” would surely be near the top. The advent of COVID-19 vaccines and the key role they have played...
read moreThe Heat is On: How to Stay Cool and Spurn the Burn
July 8, 2021
When the sun comes out to play, many of us make plans to do the same. The summer months bring the promise of backyard barbecues, pick-up games in the park and wasting away lazy afternoons in the water. This year’s summer season feels extra special as COVID-19 vaccines have paved...
read moreYour Health Now: 4 Simple Ways Men Can Take Control of Their Health Today
June 9, 2021
There is a long-standing perception that women tend to focus on their health more than men do. Unfortunately, it’s a perception that rings all too true. A survey cited in a 2019 article from AARP found that only half of the men surveyed get regular check-ups and . . .
read moreHonoring our Healthcare Heroes
May 4, 2021
Every May, hospitals and communities across the country recognize and celebrate these frontline healthcare heroes over the course of several weeks: National Nurses Week, National Hospital Week and National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week.
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