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Creating 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.
read moreBetter Sleep for Your Heart Health
April 21, 2021
Check out these pointers to ward off tossing and turning and help ensure a deep and relaxing sleep tonight that leaves you rejuvenated and ready to tackle tomorrow.
read moreYour Health Means Everything: Taking Care of Yourself in a Post-Pandemic Worl
April 8, 2021
As we get closer than ever to putting the COVID-19 pandemic behind us, many of us are looking forward to getting back to the things we’ve been missing.
read morePrevention on the Brain: How to Protect Yourself from Concussions and Other Injuries
March 8, 2021
When you think about your health, some of the first things that probably come to mind are healthy eating, exercise, visits with a provider and other steps to help prevent and manage illness and disease. But there is another important factor to consider when thinking about maintaining good health –...
read moreOverlooked Symptoms to Watch for Your Heart Health
February 17, 2021
We’ve all seen when heart attacks happen in the movies. A character is walking along when, suddenly, they grab their chest – wincing with pain – and immediately tell someone, “Call 911! I’m having a heart attack!” While that certainly does happen, the reality is that heart attacks can strike much...
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