April 9, 2020 was a devastating day for Alexandria Nelson and her family. At 7 ½ months old, they lost their son, Theodore, who was born with a congenital heart defect called hypoplastic left heart syndrome. This condition meant Theodore spent all of his...
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You may not know it, but spending the majority of your day sitting is affecting the cardiovascular health of men in the United States. Think about it: do you work a 9 to 5 job that requires you to sit behind a desk for the majority of your day? Does your...
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Electrophysiologist Dr. Mohamed Metawee highlights arrhythmias as a cardiac condition he thinks more people should know about. If ignored, a disturbance to your heart rhythm may lead to serious consequences — it may require treatment or indicate a chronic...
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Patients with a significantly high BMI (body mass index) often find that weight loss surgery, also referred to as bariatric surgery, can be a successful solution. This is a medically-supported way for patients to lose excess body weight; so additional health...
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During EMS Week, we are celebrating our partners in the field — the emergency medical technicians and paramedics. This week is much more than paying tribute to those who serve our community. It’s a time to educate the public about the importance of the...
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The dominance of Coronavirus in our news headlines and on media platforms has a strange effect. It’s almost as if people are forgetting that other serious health conditions still can and will happen. A global pandemic will not reduce occurrences of...
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With over 3 million cases in America each year, heart attacks are a lot more common than some often believe. Heart attacks often occur when an artery becomes clogged due to a buildup of plaque or cholesterol. This restriction of blood flow can cause the heart...
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Oh, baby! It’s time – or is it? For pregnant women, the most confusing thing about labor pains is how to tell the difference between a warm-up and the main event. That’s because “false labor” is no urban myth – a woman’s body does indeed...
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Severe obesity is a medical condition that is currently classified by a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater. Patients suffering from obesity require the help of a medical professional to navigate their condition. Without support, success with weight loss...
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Right now, it’s nearly impossible to turn on the TV or scroll through social media without mention of Coronavirus. But there are drawbacks to being this plugged in. In fact, you may have already noticed that ongoing news coverage and updates about...
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