by wpengine | Dec 15, 2021 | Home Page Posts
Many different types of illness and injury can cause joint pain. The underlying condition that causes it can be mild or severe, acute or chronic. If joint pain is mild, isn’t accompanied by other symptoms, and persists for less than three days, then home treatment may...
by wpengine | Dec 2, 2021 | Home Page Posts
Doctors have several types of tests at their disposal to diagnose gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. These include lab tests, MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray, colonoscopy, and more. Often, doctors order a type of moving X-ray called fluoroscopy to assess patients’ GI health....
by wpengine | Nov 16, 2021 | Home Page Posts
Gastrointestinal problems are extremely common. Gastrointestinal disorders affect millions of Americans each year. People can experience a wide range of digestive issues, such as irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers, blockages, infections, and...
by wpengine | Nov 3, 2021 | Home Page Posts
The staff at Blank Park Zoohave been treating ‘Chiquita,’ a two-year old female Magellanic penguin for a chronic limp. When examinations and treatments failed to resolve her limp they determined that more advanced imaging like an MRI would be necessary so veterinary...
by wpengine | Oct 12, 2021 | Home Page Posts
Following a mastectomy to remove breast cancer, some women undergo reconstructive surgery, and some do not. The decision is very personal, and the right choice for each woman is the one that best supports her physical and mental health. Some women delay breast...
by wpengine | Sep 15, 2021 | Home Page Posts
If you have had or are planning to have a mastectomy following a breast cancer diagnosis, you may decide to have reconstructive surgery to restore the shape of your breasts. To make the best choices for your body, mind, and lifestyle, you need information. Here are...
by wpengine | Aug 24, 2021 | Home Page Posts
What is MRI? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a technology that uses a powerful magnet to produce a strong magnetic field around the body. This magnetic field causes protons in the body to align with it. Then, radio waves are used to disrupt this effect; when the...
by wpengine | Aug 2, 2021 | Home Page Posts
When you visit a new health care provider, your new patient paperwork often includes questions about not just your medical history but also that of your close family members. Maybe you have sped past this section, filling in whatever happens to come to mind in the...
by wpengine | Jul 9, 2021 | Home Page Posts
Benefits of Physical Activity Regular physical activity is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. Staying active can bring a host of physical and psychological benefits, including Stress reduction Improved energy, mood, and sleep Enhanced cognition Better...
by wpengine | Jun 8, 2021 | Home Page Posts
Navigating provider appointments with your family care physician and specialist can be challenging enough; then you receive an insurance explanation of benefits. After deciphering what you are responsible for, do you wonder, “Could I have made a choice that would have...
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