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With more young people having strokes, be alert to these warning signs

Being able to identify if someone is having a stroke can literally save that person’s life.

Small but mighty: Impella pump saves heart attack patient

Aaron Horne, Jr., MD of Methodist Health System used the Impella pump to save the life of a heart attack victim.

4 endocrine emergencies EMS providers need to know

Known endocrine emergency signs and symptoms so you don't mistake them for other medical emergencies

10 Horrifying Things Doctors Don't Tell You

As a modern culture, we tend to put our faith wholeheartedly in doctors. They're the experts, and more often than not we take their advice without question

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Pediatrician

When you are expecting your first child, there are numerous decisions to be made. The list seems endless. Choosing which pediatrician will care for your sweet newborn should be near the top of the list.

The Vegetables Most Americans Eat Are Drowning In Salt And Fat

Potatoes and tomatoes are nutritious and delicious. But the U.S. Department of Agriculture finds that Americans tend to consume way too many of them in unhealthy ways, like french fries and pizza.

Breast care technicians strive to make patients comfortable

CORBIN — Three breast care technicians with 55 years of combined experience at a local hospital recently discussed changes in the field and passion for patient care.

Maternity Maze: Getting the Facts to Choose the Right Hospital For You

There is a lot of public data on maternal health and New York City hospitals. We help you make sense of it so you have your baby at the best hospital for you.

Breast Health: A Three-Step Plan for Preventive Care

The thought of having breast cancer can be frightening, which makes it tempting to avoid this sensitive subject. But being proactive is a woman’s best bet in the fight against breast cancer. Routine preventive care is the best way to keep you and your breasts healthy, since the detection of breast cancer at its earliest…

Are patients satisfied? Hospitals have begun to care.

After Medicare began tracking patient satisfaction, administrators began to take notice and change.

A Patient's-Eye-View of Nurses

It is surprising that it was only after a long and complicated hospital stay that Dr. Arnold S. Relman, a noted medical educator and author, realized the importance of nursing care.

Patient-centered care: Impacting quality with the acuity... : Nursing Management

Common Preservative in Personal Care Products Linked to Breast Cancer

Low doses of chemical preservatives widely used in cosmetics, shampoos, skin lotions and other personal care products may be linked to breast cancer, according to a new study.

How an Egg Harbor City program helped children eat a little healthier

EGG HARBOR CITY — Every Thursday for eight weeks this summer, eight local youngsters learned to do things like grow vegetables, bake bread and pick blueberries.

Convenient local hospitals also have access to additional resources

Residents of Limestone, Lawrence and Morgan counties have the best of all worlds when it comes to hospital care.

Leaving the hospital? Experts say care tips are crucial

Hospital readmissions are miserable for patients, and a huge cost - more than $17 billion a year in avoidable Medicare bills alone - for a nation struggling with the price of health care