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BACK PAIN – IS IT YOUR KIDNEYS ?

BACK PAIN – IS IT YOUR KIDNEYS ?

By Paramesh Ramadugu, MD / IPC Nephrology, St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine

The kidneys are bean shaped organs that work to remove metabolic waste and excess water from the bloodstream. They are located near the center of your back a little below the rib cage. […]

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How to avoid costly hospital admissions – CarePro Health Services

Ways to avoid costly hospital admissions

By Shannon Davis, CarePro Health Services, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
In the Midwest, the average length of a hospital stay is 4.3 days, costing patients an average of nearly $9,000. While hospital stays can be medically necessary, there are a number of things you and your loved ones can be doing today to help prevent racking up costly medical bills in the future. […]