Honoring our Past by Preparing for the Future
By Katrina McPherson, BS, LNHA, Good Samaritan-Denton Village, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Good Samaritan Society (GSS) began in a six-room rented house in rural North Dakota in 1922 and is now the nation’s largest not-for-profit provider of senior care and services, serving 27,000 people in over 240 locations. […]
Robotic Gynecological Surgery
By Antonio Asis, MD, FACOG, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
The advanced technology of robotic surgery has resulted in vast improvements in gynecological procedures to treat uterine fibroids, endometriosis and other gynecologic conditions that can cause painful, heavy menstrual flow and infertility. This minimally invasive surgery offers many benefits. […]
Spring Cleaning for Your Body
By Dr. Michelle Robin, Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine
Ah, spring! Everything around us is fresh, releasing the old and bringing forth the new. As the days get longer, brighter, and warmer, we open the windows, and do a thorough cleaning and decluttering of the house and the yard. Spring is a great time to refresh the body as well. The best way to do this is to detox. […]
Be Kind to your Kidneys Courtesy MercyCare Community Physicians, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine Chronic kidney disease (CKD), the permanent loss of some kidney function, currently affects an estimated 26 million people in the U.S., […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Courtesy Advanced Hand Specialists, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
What is it ?
Rheumatoid arthritis is a medical condition in which the immune system attacks and damages many parts of the body, including the hands. It is primarily treated by medical doctors, and may require treatment by an arthritis specialist. Medical resources on rheumatoid and other arthritic conditions are available through the American College of Rheumatology.
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When to Consider Starting Hospice Care
Courtesy Care Initiatives Hospice, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Hospice care is often not considered until the final few weeks or days of care giving life. There are many advantages that can be gained from initiating hospice care earlier. For example, a patient who enters hospice care earlier has the opportunity to make use of pain and symptom management practices, bereavement counseling, and help with end-of-life planning. When to Consider Starting H […]
PARTNERS IN CANCER CARE EXCELLENCE
Joint Program Assures the Best in Cancer Care
Courtesy Mary Bird Perkins, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
St. Tammany Parish Hospital’s long partnership with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, begun in 1998, delivers the full range of treatment modalities to cancer patients on the Northshore. […]
Heart surgeons perform state-of-the-art treatment for atrial fibrillation
By Brian Newsome, Senior Public Relations Specialist, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Heart attacks may be the signature disease of cardiac conditions, but there are plenty of other maladies that plague our tickers. […]
By Dr. Reza Mobarak, Southwest Foot & Ankle Clinic Ankle injuries are very common. Especially in the cold weather when ice starts to come into effect. It is one of the most common lower extremity […]
Silent Killer: Heart Disease
By Scottie Gainey, MHA, RT(R), Texoma Medical Center, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Most people don’t see it coming. Learn possible signs because the faster you get medical attention, the better your chances of survival and recovery are. […]
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