While there is no “concussion-proof” helmet, wearing a helmet that is sized for your child’s age and is appropriate for his or her sport is essential. It must be well maintained, worn correctly, and certified for use by the manufacturer. These tips hold true for helmets of any sport: If your athlete’s baseball helmet has...
Glacial Ridge Health System’s Scrub Run is a 5K fun run/walk along Lake Minnewaska. The family-friendly event is taking place in person this year on Saturday, June 12 at City Park in Glenwood. As we kick off summer vacation, the Scrub Run theme of “I can and I will” marks the spirit behind the event....
All of that "stuff" used to be money. In addition to getting your possessions under control, there are also health benefits to decluttering—from less stress and...
Learn about the technology and training that makes better stroke outcomes possible in rural communities. Do you know the acronym B.E.F.A.S.T. to identify signs of a stroke?
Comfort food is easy to rely on during stress or long winter days. If your nutrition has slipped and stretchy pants dominate, it’s time for change.
Colon cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer in the U.S. but can be successfully treated if found early with a colonoscopy. Please don't skip your due date.
Such a small area of the body can make a large impact on wrist or hand fractures, injuries from falls, or a condition such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Learn more - prevention and treatment.
by Thomas Haus, M.D., Family Medicine When you realize you don’t feel well after getting the COVID-19 vaccine, tell yourself, “This is a good and healthy response!” Changing your mindset may help get you through a few days of pain and discomfort. Vaccines, including the vaccine created to protect against COVID-19, work by making the...
Breathing is essential for life, and healthy lungs help keep us healthier overall. When lungs aren't healthy, it negatively impacts the rest of your body in many areas. Improving the quality of your indoor air is within your control.
Without enough hours of uninterrupted sleep, you may experience daytime tiredness, weight gain, brain fog, or other sleep-related symptoms. For many common sleep disorders, treatment is available.
