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Questions to Ask Before Having Surgery
November 17, 2016 •Johnson Memorial Health
Having surgery, unless it involves an emergency or is life-threatening, is a significant decision.
Today’s surgical procedures are remarkably safer...
Read MoreHow To Help Yourself Heal After Surgery
November 10, 2016 •Johnson Memorial Health
Surgery can fix lots of health issues – from removing a bad gallbladder to repairing a torn muscle. An operation, however, is only the first step in...
Read MoreAdvances Continue in Fight Against Cancer
October 20, 2016 •Johnson Memorial Health
Though there will be an estimated 1.7 million new cancer cases in the U.S. this year, there is hope.
The American Cancer Society notes that nearly...
Read More5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Cancer
October 12, 2016 •Johnson Memorial Health
We are winning the battles in the War on Cancer.
Advanced treatment options are helping cancer patients live longer, and – in many cases – achieve...
Read MoreTake A Walk On The Wild Side Of Good Health
September 20, 2016 •Johnson Memorial Health
Want to fit into a lower jean size? Want to improve your heart? Want to get rid of those blues?
Take a walk, pal.
Seriously, a daily brisk walk can...
Read MoreFall Allergies Are Nothing To Sneeze At
August 30, 2016 •Johnson Memorial Health
Labor Day Weekend is the official celebration of the American worker. It also signifies the unofficial launch of fall allergy season.
If you live in...
Read MoreSome Sweet Advice About Desserts for Diabetics
August 23, 2016 •Johnson Memorial Health
Cherry cheesecake. Apple pie ala mode. Chocolate cake with devil’s food icing.
Read MoreAnswers to Your Questions About a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
August 10, 2016 •Johnson Memorial Health
There was no doubt that the lead character on the television show “Marcus Welby MD” was a doctor.
Read MoreWhen a new baby arrives, events happen at warp speed. You function on adrenaline - from the birth to the onslaught of visitors to the final...
Read MoreMost Important Questions to Ask the Doctor When Your Child is Ill
July 1, 2016 •Johnson Memorial Health
When your child is sick, you want to do everything you can to make them feel better. If you have tried giving your child rest and other at home...
Read MoreLife After Gastric Bypass Depends on You
June 13, 2016 •Johnson Memorial Health
Deciding to have gastric bypass surgery is complicated - requiring the full consideration of its risks and benefits.
Equally important, before going...
Read MoreIf obesity is threatening your health and life, you are not alone.
Obesity has steadily increased among the United States population the past 20...
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