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Quality health information can help you make informed decisions for yourself and your family.  YourHealth, the Deaconess virtual resource center, helps you be a smart, empowered patient.

From health education and information provided by Deaconess doctors and experts, to community and local resources, YourHealth connects you to the knowledge you need.

  • Diabetes Alert Day: Rethink Your Drink!

    American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day® is on March 24, 2020. This day focuses on ‘alerting’ everyone about the prevalence of type 2 diabetes, and the importance of understanding your risk. The sooner you know you are at risk, the sooner you can take steps to prevent or manage diabetes. One step that you can take for diabetes prevention is to rethink your drink!

    This is the first article of a four-part series for Diabetes Alert Day.

     

  • Colon Screening Saves Lives – A Patient’s Perspective

    Grant Glackman, patient and Dr. Rubin Bahuva, Deaconess Clinic Gastroenterologist

    You’ve heard that colon cancer screening saves lives. In this article, a patient shares his story about how a routine colonoscopy may’ve saved his life at the age of 61. He and his doctor together explain what a colonoscopy is, and why it’s important.  

  • Caring for Active Feet

    Dr. Jason Denton, Deaconess Clinic Podiatry​

    Welcome runners!  This article is all about keeping YOUR feet healthy and feeling good. Not only am I a podiatrist, but I’m also an avid runner. I’m sharing some helpful tips—both personal and professional--about keeping your active feet healthy.




     

  • Helping Kids Develop Healthy Eating Habits

    Taniza Karim, MD Pediatrician, Deaconess Clinic Boonville

    Every day we learn more about the importance of nutrition in the health of children, both now and as they become adults.
     

  • Managing the Pain of Shingles

    Sridhar Bhaskara, MD, Deaconess Comprehensive Pain Centers

    Shingles is a common, painful rash that will affect up to 1 in 5 people. Identifying and treating shingles quickly can prevent further pain and long-term complications.

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