Your Health

Brooke Kline, PA-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. 

James Gutmann, MD, Deaconess Clinic Mt. Pleasant; Bradley Scheu, DO, Deaconess Clinic Gateway; and Mia Hindi, MD, Deaconess Clinic Gastroenterology

The American Cancer Society recently revised its its colorectal screening guidelines.  Learn more.  

Audrey Cornelius, PA-C, Oncology Physician Assistant

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Cervical Cancer is primarily caused by HPV—this stands for Human Papilloma Virus.  Currently, in the United States alone, there are 80 million people infected with HPV, and 14 million more become infected each year.

Emily Fortner, RD, CD, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions and Kelsey Bruner, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions

“New Year, New Me” is a phrase commonly heard after the holiday season ends and the New Year is about to begin. It’s generally followed by promises to give up sugar, only drink water, and work out six days per week. Unfortunately, this kind of thinking is not realistic and often leads to people giving up on their goals. 
 

The holiday season can be very difficult for someone grieving the loss of a loved one.  An expert from Deaconess VNA Hospice shares tips on making the holidays easier for yourself, or for someone you love.