John R. Day & Associates, Ltd. Christian Psychological Associates Faith to Restore and Grow
By Alexander Germanis Humans are complex beings. Our health is not isolated to just physical aspects. Even those who dedicate their lives to treating a single facet of our condition will admit there is a need to tend to all aspects of our being. A medical doctor will say one’s emotional wellbeing is as crucial […]
Custom Knee Replacements
By Richard P. Driessnack, MD Custom total knee replacement is a relatively new technology that I adopted in 2015. Why this new concept? It has been known that while total knee replacement has been a very successful procedure for millions of patients with disabling knee arthritis, there remain some who, despite having a technically well-done […]
“You Want to Stick a Needle in My Eye?!”
By Haley Leuallen, COA, OSC This is the reaction we get from many of our patients when they are told they need an injection in their eye to save their vision. The thought of a needle in your eye is not a pleasant thought. Surprisingly, after their first treatment, most patients often tell the technician […]
Recognizing the Signs of Liver-Related Dementia
Submitted by Reflections Memory Care Forgetfulness. Confusion. Difficulty doing math. Often, these experiences are shrugged off as a normal part of getting older. However, sometimes, these changes are actually the body signaling a more significant underlying problem — liver disease. In some cases, these symptoms can be signs of hepatic encephalopathy (HE). A serious, chronic […]
Food Allergy Prevalence and Associated Disorders
Information from the National Institute of Health A food allergy is an adverse health effect arising from a specific immune response that occurs reproducibly on exposure to a given food. Food allergens are the parts of food or ingredients within food (usually proteins) that are recognized by immune cells. When an immune cell binds to […]
Don’t Put Saving for Retirement on the Back Burner
Most Americans understand the importance of saving for retirement but unfortunately, not everyone’s concerns translate to action. While 93 percent of working Americans know they should be contributing to their retirement, only 72 percent are actually doing so, according to the results of Capital One ShareBuilder’s Financial Freedom Survey (accessible at tinyurl.com/n9zvksh). The same study […]
Oh No! My Hearing Aid Just Went Through the Washer! Now What Do I Do?
By Emily Steffel, Au.D., CCC-A, Audiology Consultants, P.C. If your hearing aid has gone through the washer (or has merely gotten wet) here is what to do: If it is still wet, dry off the outside well with a clean dry cloth. • Do not open the battery door until you have fully dried off […]
Can You Explain Your Pain?
Written by Barb Park, PT at Back 2 Action Physical Therapy In the physical therapy world, our main focus is on the physiological (or, your body), and the way it is working or not working. A PT’s job is to teach you how to use your body in a safe and effective manner, hopefully keeping […]
5 Ways to Have Your Fruity Beverage, and Drink It, Too
By Madeleine Ranshaw, RD, LD – West Kimberly Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian Stay hydrated and healthy with delicious ways to flavor drinks. It’s summer. It’s hot. Chances are, you’re feeling extra thirsty. We know drinking water can be boring, but we also know that sugar-sweetened beverages are the leading source of added sugars in the American […]
From Patient Health History to New Private Recovery Rooms, Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Has Your Privacy Covered
Submitted by: Mississippi Valley Surgery Center and Endoscopy Center Kristine Stark doesn’t watch medical TV shows the same way as most people. Instead of focusing on the drama and the characters, she zeros in on the level of detail that’s shared about a patient’s health information or the manner in which patient health records are […]