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A Revolution is coming

At 81 years old, my father was the picture of health! So, it was a shock this past April when my mother frantically called at ... Read more

by Michelle Fortune, Tuesday, September 20, 2022 11:49 am

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More than a country doctor

Remember the country doctor back in the day that made house calls carrying a black medical bag? Seventy-five percent of all house calls were to ... Read more

by Michelle Fortune, Wednesday, September 14, 2022 3:30 am

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Hepatitis: The silent epidemic

Through this column, I share health-related information on issues to raise awareness in Polk County. At St. Luke’s Hospital, we’re always looking for ways to ... Read more

by Michelle Fortune, Tuesday, September 6, 2022 10:56 am

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St. Luke’s firsts

When I accepted the position at St. Luke’s, I knew that significant changes would need to occur to reach our goal of becoming a self-sustaining ... Read more

by Michelle Fortune, Tuesday, August 23, 2022 8:00 am

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Monkeypox is no monkey business

First, Covid ravaged the globe; now, we are seeing cases of monkeypox on the rise. I don’t know about you, but I’m suffering from infectious ... Read more

by Michelle Fortune, Monday, August 15, 2022 10:20 am

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Childhood immunizations are important

Can you believe school will be back in session in just a few weeks? As we schedule fall sports physicals and children are entering preschool, ... Read more

by Michelle Fortune, Tuesday, August 9, 2022 11:43 am

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Surviving sarcoma

I recently read an article in Becker’s Hospital Review entitled, “The Case for Positive Healthcare Leaders.” While the report was clear about not advocating toxic positivity by ... Read more

by Michelle Fortune, Tuesday, August 2, 2022 8:00 am

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Stay safe this summer

It’s now officially summer. If you recently read my article “Into the Forest, I Go,” you know I love spending time outdoors. After all, most ... Read more

by Michelle Fortune, Tuesday, July 19, 2022 11:53 am

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Manage your migraines

You know how debilitating these headaches can be if you’re prone to migraines. You miss work and family events—your head throbs. You’re hypersensitive to sound ... Read more

by Michelle Fortune, Tuesday, July 12, 2022 8:00 am

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Into the forest, I go

My husband and I recently returned from a week at our cabin in the mountains. It was a week full of outdoor activities — hiking, ... Read more

by Michelle Fortune, Tuesday, June 28, 2022 12:15 pm

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