What to Know About the Opioid Epidemic
Dec 7, 2018
The opioid epidemic has claimed hundreds of thousands of American lives over the last twenty years. Provisional data from 2017 estimates the death toll from prescription and illicit opioid use to be nearly 50,000, and opioid overdose deaths were...
Speech Sounds Visualized: See Speech in Action
Dec 7, 2018
Adults learning to speak English and children struggling with speech impediments often require assistance from a speech pathologist. However, access to a trained speech professional is challenging for some. Wait lists are long and not all insurance...
What is a Hospitalist and Why Does it Matter to Me?
Dec 7, 2018
Inpatient care requires plenty of coordination. A hospitalist proves to be a valuable asset for meeting that need. Dr. Karen Geheb, Director of Hospitalist Services, describes a hospitalist as being akin to a family physician who is staffed by the...
Adult Vaccinations: Yes, Adults Need them Too
Dec 6, 2018
Despite the controversy surrounding certain vaccines, immunizations are considered one of the greatest public health achievements of the twentieth century. Even if parents are fully willing to keep up with infant and toddler vaccinations, they may...
Answering Your Questions About Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids
Dec 5, 2018
Hearing loss is one of those “symptoms” of age we just assume will occur with the passing of time. But, other causes can impact individuals of all ages, from babies to centenarians. The good news is, hearing aid technology has improved in the last...
Understand the Benefits of the Anterior Approach to Hip Replacement Surgery
Dec 5, 2018
A painful hip limits your activity and lifestyle. When wear and tear result in reduced mobility, hip replacement may help.
What To Know About Sports Medicine: An Orthopedists' Point of View
Nov 29, 2018
An increasing number of American adults are starting to exercise and play sports, which means more of those active adults will be needing care for sports-related injuries. Add this to the considerable amount of kids and teens involved in organized...
Everything You Need to Know About Pelvic Health
Nov 29, 2018
Urinary leakage, pelvic pain or dysfunction can be embarrassing. In fact, only one in twelve people with incontinence seek help with the condition. It takes an average of seven years for a woman to speak with her doctor about her incontinence...
5 Tips to Catch More Zzzz’s During Pregnancy
Nov 16, 2018
As your pregnancy progresses, you may feel like there’s nothing you can do to fall asleep and stay asleep. Finding a comfortable position seems impossible, your baby might be kicking more frequently, and most commonly – you feel like you have to get...
10 Things You Should Know About Knee Replacement Surgery
Oct 31, 2018
Whether you’re heading in to get your own knee replaced or acting as a caregiver for a friend or family member planning to have knee replacement surgery, it is important for everyone involved to feel empowered and educated on the topic. We compiled...