Thanksgiving and all that food are almost here. You know when to start cooking the turkey and when to put the pumpkin pie in the oven. Your family knows who’s making what and everyone is on notice about what time dinner will be served. But have you prepared for the other holiday that takes place […]
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You’ve Met Your Deductible: Which Medical Services Should You Have Before Year’s End?
It’s almost Thanksgiving, which means Black Friday is around the corner. With sales and discounts unlike any other time of the year, Black Friday is paradise when you’re on a budget. (Yes, this has to do with health — stick with us!) The arrival of Thanksgiving also means it’s almost the end of the year. […]
Should You Get a 3D Mammogram?
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but at Stormont Vail Health, we think about breast health year-round. With the exception of certain skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. In the US, about 1 in 8 women is expected to develop breast cancer at some point in her lifetime. And […]
Packed House: How to Stay Sane with 3 Generations Under One Roof
The kids are running around like crazy. The baby is screaming, and you’re about ready to pull your hair out. And on top of everything, you’re making room for one more: your parent or in-law. Three generations under one roof can be a lot, but it’s not uncommon. More than 60 million Americans live in […]
Sleeping with the Enemy: How to Avoid Getting the Flu from Your Spouse
Flu season is back with a vengeance. But, as a busy adult taking care of your family, working, and generally trying to keep it together, the flu is one thing you definitely don’t have time for. Unfortunately, the flu is very contagious, easily passed from person to person. If a person with the flu who […]
“Don’t Make Me Go!”: When Aging Parents Don’t Want to See the Doctor
Remember when you were a kid, and you did everything you could think of to avoid going to the doctor? Crying screaming, locking yourself in your room — the works. Fast forward: You’re a grown adult with kids of your own (who you would never dream of annoying, right?). Now you’re noticing that the tables […]
Is This a Good Thing? 4 Health Changes After 40 (That You Shouldn’t Freak Out About)
It might feel like it happened overnight. You woke up one morning, looked in the mirror, and noticed, um, some changes: Wrinkles that definitely weren’t there before, a drop in energy, more frequent nighttime visits to the bathroom, and oh goodness a whole new appreciation for sleep. No matter how it came on, it’s happened: […]
Patient Story: From Heart Attack to Inspiring Comeback
October 1 started as a normal day for Rob and Lisa Davis. They visited the library, went to see the doctor, then returned home in time for lunch. Lisa was in the kitchen cleaning up when she noticed her husband had stopped responding to their conversation. She immediately knew something was wrong — and there was. […]