Your Health

Brandi Neely, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong developmental disability.  Many people don’t understand autism and the importance of recognizing signs and symptoms in young children so they can get the early help they need.   

Dr. Devi Kodali, Deaconess Cancer Services
 
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that only 4 in 10 cases of colon cancer are diagnosed at early stages? 

Ashtin Collins, RN, MSN, FNP-C

Everything you do during the day has the ability to impact your quality of sleep, which is why it is important to maintain healthy sleep habits.  

Narothama Reddy, MD, Deaconess Clinic Nephrology

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is very common—affecting about 15 percent of the US adult population. It’s closely related to diabetes and high blood pressure, and can cause serious complications.

Dr. Sarah Rust, Pediatrician, Deaconess Clinic Baseline

Bringing home a new baby has always been a nerve-wracking time for most families. Previously, families would worry about their new baby catching the flu, RSV or other viral infections during their first few weeks of life, but having a child during the COVID-19 pandemic has added to those fears and raises many new questions.