Your Health

Michael Daugherty, MD, Deaconess Breast Services

Breast cancer will develop in 1 in 8 American women in her lifetime. For 2020, it is estimated greater than 276,000 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, and over 42,000 will die from breast cancer.

Brittney Fulcher, NP, Deaconess Comprehensive Pain Center​​

It is estimated that 50 million adults suffer from chronic pain in the United States. This pain can be mild or severe, episodic or continuous, merely inconvenient or totally incapacitating. Chronic pain is pain that persists for longer than 3-6 months.
 

Janie Chappell, Deaconess Cross Pointe

Suicide is a leading cause of death in American teenagers, and the rate of suicide in middle aged adults has gone up more than 30% in the past decade. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused an increase in mental health issues which could add an estimated additional 70,000 deaths due to despair-suicide and alcohol-related suicides. 

Jason White, MD Deaconess Clinic Allergy & Immunology

As we head into the autumn season, people who haven’t had any sneezes and sniffles all year may begin to experience allergies.  

Jung Smith, MD, Deaconess Clinic Mary Street

Most people are aware pediatric vaccinations are very important to prevent serious diseases and related complications. However, people often forget there are adult vaccinations and boosters that are recommended to keep us healthy and prevent complications associated with certain infections.