Adapting to the changes in life after suffering a stroke is challenging to say the least. There are new medications, therapies, and doctors one must see, not to mention the physical and emotional needs when recovering from a stroke. But patients recovering from stroke don’t need to do it [...]
CentraState HealthCare System has initiated a number of targeted, grassroots vaccine outreach and education efforts to ensure local communities and a number of specialized populations have both accurate information and access to COVID-19 vaccinations. “As a community hospital, we are tasked with an important role in meeting the health [...]
Among the essential functions of Vitamin D is calcium absorption for strong bones, teeth and muscles. Unfortunately, about 40 percent of Americans are vitamin D deficient, leading to osteoporosis and other bone health issues as you age. That's why it's vital to get your daily recommendation of 600 International [...]
Many women tend to put their own health as the last thing on their to-do list, according to Mandi Wortman, clinical director of radiology services at the Star and Barry Tobias Women’s Health Center at CentraState. That’s one of the reasons the center has designed its services to provide [...]
Stuck inside on a cold December day, 7-year-old Jackson resident Julian Rosenthal and his little brother were roller skating in the kitchen while their mom, Rebecca, watched them. With limited activity options outside the home due to COVID-19, Rebecca was accustomed to finding creative ways to keep the boys [...]
We’ve been wearing a mask and social distancing for one year now, but is there anything more we can be doing to stay well? Besides getting the vaccine when it's available to you, CentraState Chief Medical Officer James Matera, DO, suggests these 3 ways to build a stronger immune [...]
A string of falls and a car accident left Whiting resident Nanette Neves in constant agony. Plagued with numbness and pain in her leg and lower back, she endured eight years of treatments to manage the pain. When she had trouble getting out of bed, she knew it was [...]
National Women’s Health Week is May 9-15—and it’s the perfect opportunity for women to reassess how to take care of themselves and cultivate self-compassion, especially during these trying times. Below are some quick tips for putting your well-being first. Practice Self-Love Talk to yourself kindly—the way you would to [...]
An estimated 44 million women in the U.S. are affected by cardiovascular diseases. Enhance your well-being and heart health by learning these subtle symptoms that can signal something isn’t right. Increased pressure in the chest or heartburn (While both men and women can feel like there’s an elephant on [...]
If you or a loved one is admitted to the hospital, you may meet a specialist known as a hospitalist who leads the care of inpatients. CentraState hospitalist Irfana Khan, MD, FHM, shares more about these physicians and how they help patients navigate their hospital stay. Hospitalists are… [...]
