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One out of six people will have a stroke in their lifetime and it’s not just the elderly at risk. A stroke can happen to anyone, at any time and at any age so staying in-the-know is an important first step to reducing your risk. May is Stroke ...
By CaroMont Health
Warm weather and flowers are finally arriving, so now more than ever, it’s time to go outside! But for those suffering from allergies, inside may be the safest place. But knowing what you’re up against and what to look out for can make ...
By CaroMont Health
From actress Halle Berry to famous basketball player LeBron James, it seems like every time you flip through the headlines, a new celebrity is talking about the keto diet. The what diet? Stay with us. Keto, short for Ketogenic, is a high-fat, ...
By CaroMont Health
You know that drinking enough water helps maintain a healthy diet and that getting a good night’s sleep is critical to your overall health, but did you know that you should incorporate stretching into your day-to-day routine? Whether you run 10 ...
By Public Affairs
The road to success is not always easy. Sometimes it is paved with hardships, incredible challenges, change, and loss, but with time and perseverance, these circumstances can lead to unexpected joy, achievement, and profound personal growth. These ...
By William Caddick, MD
What do President Ronald Reagan, Pope John Paul II and Charles Schultz (creator of the Peanuts cartoon strip) all have in common? They were all diagnosed with colon cancer. Colorectal cancer is a common and lethal cancer in the country. Worldwide, ...
By CaroMont Health
April showers bring… tick season? That’s right, according to the CDC—April through September is considered the most active season for ticks. Like mosquitos, ticks come with their own dangers for people who like to spend time ...
By Public Affairs
CaroMont Regional Medical Center was this week named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson Health. Formerly known as the Truven Health Analytics® 100 Top Hospitals, this study spotlights the top-performing hospitals in the ...
By CaroMont Health
CaroMont Health and Wellness personal trainer Jake Turney works with patients to emphasize the importance of exercise. He explains that frequent exercise decreases your risk of heart disease because it helps improve cholesterol, regulate weight, ...
By CaroMont Health
The heart wants what it wants, but it needs a healthy diet to do its job well. Treating your heart to healthy foods at each meal really isn’t as difficult as you think. CaroMont’s Community Wellness Registered Dietitian, Meghan Gregory, ...
By Linh O'Connor, MD
I am often asked if men get breast cancer. Male breast cancer accounts for 1% of all diagnosed breast cancer. While men and women are different in physical appearance and personality characteristics, neither gender is immune to a certain type of ...
By Colleen Thibaut, DO, FACOG
As you are contemplating your goals for 2018, consider reevaluating your health and ensuring that you have your happiest and healthiest year yet. Routine screening tests with your healthcare provider are an important part of meeting that goal, and ...
By CaroMont Health
On a scale from one to ten, how confusing is it to put your pain level to a number? Understanding the pain chart can be a level ten chore in itself, and doctors know that. As Dr. Ammar Alamarie, a physician at CaroMont Health, explains, “Pain ...
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CaroMont Health’s sponsorship application period is now open. Applications for the upcoming fiscal year, July 2018 through June 2019, will be accepted through the health system’s website until February 28, 2018. Non-profit organizations ...
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Heart Disease is on the rise this year— especially for women. Often thought of as a disease that has historically plagued men, recent studies have revealed that it is actually women at an increased risk for heart disease. While we’ve been ...
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