Your Health

Deaconess Religious Life

Here at Deaconess, patients and family members are making decisions on others’ behalf every single day.  Sometimes the situation is sudden, such as after a car crash. In other situations, a family member has been in a gradual decline. But in all circumstances it can be a difficult time, so having the right information, with the desired decision-makers, is very important.

Brooke Kline, PA-C, and Sarah Booth, MSN, FNP-C, Orthopaedic Associates 
 
When someone is considering joint replacement, many questions come to mind about what to expect from the overall process—before surgery, during the hospital stay, and afterwards. 

Deaconess Cancer Services

April is Oral, Head and Neck Cancers Awareness Month--an appropriate time to share information about these serious cancers. While not common, these types of cancers are on the rise, especially in young adults.
 

Counting carbohydrates, or carbs, can help people with diabetes manage blood sugar easier. Counting carbs is important for people with diabetes because it can help them stay healthy, feel better, and prevent or delay diabetes complications.  

Anne McLaughlin, MD, Deaconess Clinic Allergist 

Are you sneezing, sniffling and itching?  If not, you may be soon because spring is here!