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  • Getting Ready for Hurricane Season

    Last year was an active Atlantic hurricane season, and experts predict 2018 could be just as busy. With the season starting in a few short months--June 1 until November 30, it’s not too early to make plans. 

  • A Day In The Life of a Corporate Resource Registered Nurse

    Imagine not knowing where you’ll be working each day until you call in that morning. It may be a different hospital location and a different floor from yesterday, and probably from tomorrow. You never know what each day will hold, and I love the adventure. 

  • Lymphedema: That Swelling in Your Arm or Leg Could Be Serious

    Occasional swelling in an arm or leg might seem like a minor annoyance, but you shouldn’t ignore it. It may signal a medical condition called lymphedema, which can be painful and limit movement.

  • Don’t Ignore Pain in Your Abdomen: It Might Be Gallstones

    If you’re experiencing anything from mild discomfort to sharp pain in the upper right side of your abdomen, don’t ignore it.

  • Will Cancer Come Back? 7 Strategies To Cope with Fear

    You have successfully completed treatment and your doctor has declared you cancer-free – so why are you in constant fear of it returning?

  • Breast Reduction Surgery: 5 Things To Consider

    Overly large breasts can be a source of emotional stress and physical strain, leading to a range of chronic conditions, including back and neck pain, skin irritation and rashes that won’t go away. They make it difficult to find clothes that fit and can be an obstacle to a more active, athletic lifestyle.

  • How Minimally Invasive Surgery Has Changed Recovery

    When you’re facing surgery, you want the experience to be as painless as possible, with the shortest recovery period. Minimally invasive surgery, which is any procedure where the doctor relies on a laparoscopic, robotic or endoscopic approach, shortens hospital stays from days to hours and helps you get back to work and daily life faster.

  • How To Spot Eating Disorders in Kids and Teens

    Are you sending your kids the right messages about food and body image? Eating disorders are diagnosed not just in teens, but in children younger than 12. So it’s important to teach your kids from an early age to have a healthy relationship with food and positive feelings toward their body.

  • 3 Ways Robotics Benefits Weight-Loss Surgeries

    Although robotic-assisted surgery has been used in connection with weight-loss surgery for some time now, its role has grown and is continually expanding.

  • Everything Men Need to Know About Going to the Doctor

    By the age of 20, men should start seeing their doctor for regular medical checkups. Of course, this doesn’t always happen. In fact, studies have shown that men tend to visit the doctor less than women by a considerable amount. Whatever your reason is for avoiding the doctor’s office, wait no more! Your body is irreplaceable and keeping it in tiptop shape is up to you.