Your Health

Dr. Taniza Karim, Deaconess Clinic Pediatrician 

The summer months are a special time during childhood.  Outdoor activities, vacations, camps, etc. all lead to lifelong memories. Discover the top ways to keep your children safe this summer and what habits to encourage (and avoid) during this long break from school.

Brandt Dodson, DPM, Deaconess Clinic Podiatry

Advertisements begin every summer for the new swimsuit fashions.  But what about sandal season?  For many, warm weather creates an uncomfortable notion of displaying nails that are yellow and thickened due to nail fungus.  

Brian Wellington, DO, Deaconess Clinic Henderson

Congestive heart failure, or CHF, is a very common, serious chronic condition and it’s a factor in 1 in 9 deaths. It's important to understand how your heart should work properly, and what happens when it doesn’t. 
 

Dominic C. Cefali, MD, PhD, FACS Cardiothoracic Surgeon, The Deaconess Heart Group

In my nearly 20 years of practice, I've had thousands of patients tell me that they can look back and recognize symptoms they were having prior to their heart attack--certain "warning signs" in the days/weeks/months leading up to the heart attack.

Join Deaconess Employee Wellness health coaches, Gabriella Eddings and Susie Ann Oliver, in this 4-session program to discover how you can incorporate simple, healthy swaps into your day!