Many women believe that the greatest threat to their health is breast cancer. But the truth is that heart disease, in the form of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, is the leading cause of death in both women and men.
In this episode, Dr. Catherine Reese leads a discussion sharing exercise and lifestyle tips to help you to progress from a half marathon to a full marathon.
Learn the biggest misconceptions of hospice and hospice care at home. Also learn what options are available to cover the cost of hospice services and how a caregiver can help a loved one with end of life planning.
Learn the symptoms of depression in teens and how is it different from occasional sadness. Also learn the causes of depression and other mental health disorders for teens.
What is PACE? It is a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly. It is a comprehensive medical and social program for individuals 55 and older. The services are coordinated and provided by an interdisciplinary team of professionals in a com
Learn training for a half marathon what is appropriate amount of training time to allow prior to race day. Know the importance of cross training and dedicated exercises to incorporate in a training program.
Learn about returning to normal activities after joint replacement surgery and what role physical therapy has for safely returning to you to all of your regular activities.
Why do you need an otolaryngologist also known as an ear, nose and throat doctor? Do you have sleep apnea? Do you have chronic ear infections? Learn more about treatments and surgery options.
Mammograms are a breast cancer screening that all women need to know about. But when it comes to 2D or 3D mammograms, dense breasts, breast ultrasound or breast MRI, these are terms women may not be as familiar with. Dr. Jamie Murphy with Franc
Learn about our occupational therapy program for hand conditions. For more information regarding occupational therapy services at Franciscan Health go to FranciscanHealth.org and search occupational therapy.
What is a urogynecologist is a pelvic surgeon who specializes in complex female pelvic floor disorders including urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, urinary retention, pelvic organ prolapse, fecal incontinence, and constipation. What are
Learn what runners can do to prevent specific types of injuries and Which injuries can be treated at home before seeing a medical professional and what would that home treatment plan look like?Which injuries should be seen by a medical professi
If you or a family member needed heart care today, you would probably be amazed by the number of treatment options available. For instance, several devices can now be implanted without major surgery to correct heart defects, to actually change
Many times, we make New Year’s Resolutions and go ALL IN for a few weeks – very committed and diligent but then we find ourselves losing drive and momentum. Today, lets discuss a different mindset and approach for the New Year. How can we set a
If you have lingering joint pain that doesn’t allow you to enjoy your daily life, reach out to Franciscan Health’s team of joint replacement specialists. We can help determine a course of care that will get you back to enjoying the activities y
Learn the main limitations that a stroke survivor will have when returning home. Learn how family and caregivers of the stroke survivors can best prepare the home for a successful transition.
Learn what is Inpatient Rehabilitation AND What types of patients qualify to receive care from an inpatient rehabilitation program? Also learn about the best opportunities for recovery when needing inpatient rehabilitation.