Experience Matters Meet the Breast Imaging Experts Reading Your Mammogram
By KD Flick, Genesis Imaging Centers In May of last year, 55 year old Linda began having pain in her right breast. She thought it was probably a strained muscle and waited for it to pass. But by the end of July the pain was even more persistent so she finally called her family doctor. […]
Seven Reasons You Probably Have Sleep Apnea
By Susan Hanson, Sleep Clinic Technologist, Genesis Health System Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder in which breathing rapidly starts and stops. It affects nearly 40 million U.S. adults alone. If left untreated, obstructive sleep apnea is a serious matter. In many cases, it leads to debilitating daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, depression, and […]
A Revenant Experience
By Jeffrey Bassman, MD, Center for Headaches, Sleep and TMJ Disorders What is the definition of revenant, made famous by the name of the Oscar nominated movie with Leonardo DiCaprio, THE REVENANT? Revenant means: “Anyone who comes back after being gone for a long time…” I am writing this article to explain my own PERSONAL […]
How to Find Fiber in the Grocery Store
It may sound like a scientific breakthrough, but something that can help prevent heart disease, obesity and possibly cancer can easily be found in many of the foods already in your grocery store. It’s dietary fiber; certain substances that are not digested by the body. Where To Find It You can find fiber in fruit, […]
Is It Possible to Stay In My Home Longer and Keep My Independence?
Submitted by Good Samaritan Society–Services@Home Aging is part of life, but losing your independence doesn’t have to be. We all have different needs as we age. If we are lucky enough to have family that is able to help, we can stay in our homes longer than some of our friends. But what if you […]
Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion Relieves Back Pain With LESS Downtime
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialist To those who know Jason Strang, he always seems upbeat and optimistic. Friendly and full of energy, his passion for his profession as a physical therapist coupled with love of family and friends makes him a role model to many. However, what many close to Jason never realized is that he […]
Hearing Isssues
By Emily Steffel, AuD, CCC-A, Audiology Consultants, PC Question and Answer Q: I know I have hearing loss and I want to do something about it. What are the steps I need to go through to get hearing aids? A: The specific steps to getting hearing aids can vary slightly from person to person but […]
Liquid Facelift
Submitted by Diamond Medical Spa and Vein Believe it or not the “Liquid Facelift” is one of the fastest growing trends in cosmetic medicine. Many people are seeking a youthful look with less cost, no downtime, more safety, and less pain. There has been a growing appreciation for the physiologic changes that occur as we […]
BFFs Through Thick and Thin Two Best Friends Choose Weight Management for Life-Changing Surgeries
Submitted by Genesis Health System Like most friends, Marsha Daufeldt and Jessica Lyon do a lot together. They work together, shop together, and even own a craft business together. So when the duo decided to have weight loss surgery, it made sense to do it together. Notorious yo-yo dieters, Daufeldt and Lyon had surgery in […]
Why Losing Weight Is Important Before Surgery QC Senior Achieves 100-pound Weight Loss at Age 80
Submitted by ORA Orthopedics Eighty year-old Donald France, Davenport, is up and walking again without pain after losing nearly a hundred pounds, prior to his successful total knee replacement surgeries on both knees. “When I went to see Dr. Andrew Bries at ORA Orthopedics, I weighed 377 pounds. He said I was too heavy for […]