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GRATEFUL for great care – A young woman’s breast cancer journey
Lexie Painter was enjoying a few carefree winter days in 2020 with friends in St. Louis. When she hopped into the shower one morning, she happened to run her hand across her right breast…
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Protect your brain from serious injury
A hit to the head can be painful. It can also be deadly— about 150 Americans die every day from injuries related to what’s called a traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI is a major cause…
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Tips for Winter Joint Pain Relief
Winter weather—particularly cold—can cause slow, achy joints, making it hard to move. If you’re looking for winter joint pain relief, here are some tips to help you avoid the discomfort brought on by the…
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Processing Loss: Why Children Need Help Navigating Grief
Raunak Khisty, MD, MPH is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Hospitalist at Riverside Medical Center. Grief is something we all experience at some point in our life. But, children process loss differently than adults.
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What are CT Heart Scans and why are they important?
Heart health is something you can take into your own hands, as there are many modifiable risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease. If you smoke, are overweight or obese, lead a sedentary lifestyle,…
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The Benefits of Exercising with Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a is a neurodegenerative disorder, which over time affects a person’s speech and movement. The disease typically affects individuals 60 years of age and older, and it’s commonly associated with severe shaking…
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World’s Smallest Pacemaker: Micra Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS)
World’s Smallest Pacemaker: Micra Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS) The heart’s rhythm is a crucial part of one’s overall health. If it beats too fast, too slow, or experiences pauses in between…
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Lung Cancer Screening Program
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Every day 422 Americans die of lung cancer. That’s more than prostate cancer, breast cancer, and colon cancer…
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Podcast – Lung Cancer Screening Program
PODCAST – Lung Cancer Screening Program with Amy Warburton, RT(R) –…
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Cancer Survivorship: Finding Support After Treatment Ends
From the moment an individual receives a cancer diagnosis, through treatment and recovery and beyond, life becomes different. Coping with the physical, mental and emotional changes that cancer brings can impact…