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… The decision to get screened for prostate cancer is deeply personal. Making that decision begins with knowing the facts. What Is Prostate Cancer Screening? The point of any cancer screening is to find cancer before it causes symptoms or spreads. This is especially important when it …

… with accurate information to keep your family safe. Breaking Down Types and Symptoms Influenza is a virus that can cause a lot of unpleasant symptoms. There are two types – A and B – and many different strains of the flu. Influenza A is typically associated with pandemics, frequent viral mutations and severe symptoms. Influenza B is typically mild in severity. Symptoms of both can include: Cough Fatigue Fever (a temperature …

… a part of her care. Karla’s loss of life was difficult, but the legacy she has left behind is remarkable.” Perez, who had been diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at a young age, … was provided to Karla and her baby with the hope a 32 week delivery could be achieved. “There is nothing in the books about how to provide medical care in this situation,” said Dr. Todd … Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. “He has no severe complications. At this time he is still in an incubator and has a feeding tube – he is not yet feeding by mouth.  It’s hard for …

… MD , who tended to Hansen in the hospital postoperatively, that kind of compassionate care is just as important as quality medical care. Combined, it’s what makes Jennie Edmundson such a … and presumably healthy like Hansen, Dr. Ayoub said. When it comes to heart attacks, nobody is immune. And quick action saves lives. “Sometimes a cardiac event isn’t preventable,” he said. …

… and health system leadership and staff support, this work wouldn’t be possible.” Conley is especially passionate about mentoring the next generation of nurses, and her collaboration … NMC to bring the AgeWISE geropalliative care specialty nurse residency program to Methodist is among her proudest achievements. “I say that because I get to work with staff nurses from all … Edmundson, Dunklau Gardens and Fremont home health, too,” she said. “The best part about that is really sharing best practices with nurses who can go back and implement it, then come back to …

… care physician, I have had many patients wondering what this means to them, and the answer is, quite a lot! How do I know if I have high blood pressure? More often than not, the only way to know if you have high blood pressure, or hypertension, is to check!  Symptoms of high blood pressure may include:  Headaches Blurry vision Chest pain  … recommendations? Our newest guidelines changed what we consider “normal” blood pressure. This is important for everyone—whether you have hypertension or not—because the guidelines made our …

… served at restaurants are about 40 percent larger than these standard drink portions. Wine is 4 ounces per serving, but those wine glasses are much bigger. Calorie content adds up pretty quickly. If weight management is a concern, you have to remember that alcohol is going to contribute to that. Slim down your drink order. Your drink selection can have a big …

… calm as well.  “That was honestly the hardest part, but one of the great things about my job is being able to keep people calm and do the right thing,” she said. “I think we acted … that teamwork a “well-oiled machine.”  “They knew what they were doing,” he said. “Confidence is instilled. Even though I was frazzled, I had confidence that they were going to take care of … go to the emergency room because things can change so quickly. So quickly.”  Raquel is following Besco’s advice and listening to her body, acknowledging that what she thought was …

… from working in a hospitality setting to health care. One main difference between the two is that things are much slower paced at the hospital, she said. Instead of being focused on … campus. “A lot of the people are in a panic, so you try to give them a sense that everything is OK, and when you get into the hospital, people are going to take care of you,” Stack said. “I think that’s the responsibility we have as the first people they see.” And that duty is ramped up at the north tower, which houses the entrance for the Emergency Department . …

… School is out, kids are getting restless, and warm weather is beckoning us to get out of the house. How great does throwing a neighborhood block party, … us, staying home without outside contact isn’t feasible or good for our mental health. There is some good news. In many cases, families and friends can still get together. It may just look a …