When you feel congested and can't stop coughing and sneezing, a common cold could be the culprit–or you could have a sinus infection, which may require treatment from your family physician. Knowing...
After a blood pressure screening, your primary care provider said that you or a loved one has hypertension. But, what exactly does this term mean, and how will it affect your life? Hypertension, or...
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Read these five important facts about cervical health, HPV screening, and other ways to prevent illness.
Cold weather often contributes to depression and even physical ailments. A family physician can help by offering tips for beating the winter blues.
Family Doc vs. Urgent Care vs. ER: How to Know Where to Go
Everyone loves the holidays—the decorative lights, time with family, and of course those holiday meals. The holidays are a perfect time to teach kids how to make healthy choices when faced with temp...
In wintertime, many people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a condition that's tied to shorter days and reduced lighting. Carthage Area Hospital regularly treats patients who are dealing...
While different seasons can bring increased visits to hospitals due to increased pollen or cold weather, doctors see cases of sinusitis year-round. Annually, sinusitis is responsible for about 16 mill...
While strides have been made in recognizing and stopping domestic violence, there is still progress to be made. Carthage Area Hospital stands with victims of domestic abuse, especially during Domestic...
The importance of mammogram exams has been highly publicized for decades, so much that it's become the main focus of October's Breast Cancer Awareness month. Less notoriety has been given an equally i...
Physical therapy is an important part of the healing rehabilitation for many patients. This year, the celebration of National Physical Therapy Awareness Month is more important than ever with the epid...
With the advent of online videos and message boards full of advice, many skills can be learned through videos or advice articles. While you can get a lot of information from the Internet, there are co...
A School-Based Health Center (SBHC) is a cutting-edge health care model that focuses on the physical and mental care of the youth in a unique school setting. There are many advantages to such a settin...
If you suffer from urinary incontinence, you know the constant stress that this issue causes. Discovering the cause of incontinence is not always easy, but in this case, urodynamics testing can be ver...
Gynecologic cancer is any of the five cancer types that can affect a woman’s reproductive system. Cervical cancer is found in the lower, narrower end of the uterus, which connects to the vagina. Of...
Children, infants, and adolescents suffering from illness or injury to the genitals or urinary tract need a specialist who understands their developing bodies. With an additional six to nine years of...
Often it may seem that hospital food conflicts with what we know about health. Patients should be leaving the hospital in a healthier state than when they arrived. Although an attempt is made to match...
With summer in full swing, you may find yourself spending more time outside. We've all heard about the damaging effects that UV light can have on our skin. That is why your family physician urges you...
Many men overlook subtle health concerns. That is why the Congressional Health Education program has named June as Men's Health Month, urging guys to visit their family physicians for much-needed phys...
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...