Your Health

From the Deaconess Wellness Team 

While we are celebrating with family or prepping for a gathering during the holidays, it is very important to keep mindful of our eating patterns. We often eat additional calories without realizing it. Find tips on healthy eating here.

An OB/GYN, gastroenterologist and a pharmacist—all women, all pregnant during COVID—share their stories of being vaccinated during their pregnancy.
 

Dr. Anna Dauer, Deaconess Palliative Care Medical Director

Perhaps you’ve heard the term “palliative care” but weren’t sure what it meant. Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with chronic illnesses, focusing on providing patients with relief from the symptoms, pain and stress of a chronic illness regardless of the diagnosis. The overall goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family.
 

Dr. Prasanna Yelamanchili, cardiologist, Deaconess Heart Group.

Dr. Yelamanchili has been practicing in Evansville for more than 10 years, and in that time she has cared for hundreds of women with heart disease. She recently sat down for a Q&A about some important women’s heart health questions.

The time to change your current Medicare plan is going on now. Get tips on what to look for when comparing Medicare plans to make sure you have the right plan for your needs.