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An ounce of prevention

You’ve heard it said that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Well, at St. ... Read more

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Polk County circle of giving

It’s Christmas time, and I want to share some thoughts on giving. Giving circles connects people and shared ... Read more

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Chronic pain management

I once read, “Having chronic pain is like waking up and realizing it’s Monday, every single day.” I ... Read more

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Staying safe during the holidays

Christmas is my favorite time of the year and is officially underway. Family events, church gatherings and holiday ... Read more

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Steps to Home program at St. Luke’s

Have you noticed how quickly patients are discharged from hospitals these days? In many cases, what was once ... Read more

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Are you at risk for a drug interaction?

How many medications are you taking? The statistics on drugs prescribed to the elderly in the U.S. are ... Read more

Healthcare Umbrella- Michelle Fortune

Are you at risk of falling?

Today’s topic is fall risk assessment and prevention. Recently, I chatted with a friend who had gone to ... Read more

Healthcare Umbrella- Michelle Fortune

A benefit to the community

St. Luke’s Hospital is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. What exactly does this mean?  “Nonprofit” often means different things ... Read more

Healthcare Umbrella- Michelle Fortune

Your medical records in one place

If you’re like me, you find it challenging to organize and file healthcare records of tests, prescriptions, results ... Read more

Healthcare Umbrella- Michelle Fortune

More than awareness

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed ... Read more

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