Bone density can significantly decrease as a person ages. With lower mineral concentration in the bones, the risk of a fracture increases. A family physician can perform tests to determine if patients...
Despite being the fifth leading cause of death in America, studies show that few people actually know what stroke is. National Stroke Awareness Month aims to help the public understand and recognize a...
May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month! At Carthage Area Hospital, we're doing our best to celebrate by sharing information about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of these two diseases, which...
A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Pew Charitable Trust has recognized and quantified a rise in antibiotic resistance. In 2015, The Joint Commission and CMS propo...
This May, there are important things happening in the Carthage area medical community. Here's the latest news. Mental Health Month May marks the beginning of Mental Health Month across America. Foun...
April is the month of many things: rain, spring, flowers, and baseball. But less commonly known, April is Occupational Therapy Month. Occupational therapy helps people with physical injuries, disabili...
We’re recognizing National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) this week at Carthage Area Hospital and Carthage Family Health Pediatrics. During a time when there is, sadly, much debate among some paren...
National Doctor's Day is held every year on March 30th to celebrate the medical professionals who work tirelessly to ensure our health and well-being. History of Doctor's Day The first Docto...
March is National Nutrition Month, and Carthage Area Hospital's team of Registered Dietitians is here to give you some quick and easy nutrition advice. Our nutrition team includes Carly Draper, RDN, C...
Sadly, not everyone gets the rest he or she needs each night. Stress from the everyday hustle and bustle is enough to keep many of us up at night, pacing the floors or watching television. The Im...