Health News

It’s a broad term for a lot of experiences. Learn how to tell if yours are serious.

Joint replacement surgery sounds so invasive, but what does it really entail? Here’s the breakdown.

Not all heart events are the same. Knowing what makes them different can be the key to surviving them.

The time to build healthy habits is here. Don’t think too hard, we’ve come up with a list of resolutions worth keeping.

Put self-care at the top of your to-do list. Identify when stress is affecting you and how you can manage it.

It’s more common than you know. Learn how to avoid it turning into diabetes.

Depression is the most prevalent mental health problem among older adults and can lead to a decline in physical, mental and social functioning.

Prostate cancer is the second-most-common cancer among American men, and often progresses with few outward signs. Screening for it is important.

These recommendations can help ensure that your child is ready to learn and perform their best the entire year.

Want to protect yourself from skin cancer while enjoying the summer sun? Checkout these timely tips to indulge in the sun safely.

June is Men’s Health Awareness Month! Regular check-ups and screenings can help men stay healthy by indicating preventive health needs and catching issues before they become more serious.

Nurses are on the frontline of most every healthcare interaction, from emergencies to routine checkins, and their lifesaving work has an incredible impact on patients, their families and communities as a whole. We celebrate nurses everywhere during National Nurses Week, May 6-12.

Learn when to visit the emergency room versus urgent care.

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, talk to your doctor about ways to address and prevent chronic wounds associated with the disease, such as diabetic foot care. 

Knowing the signs and symptoms can save your life!

Want a fresh start for 2022? Create realistic, reasonable goals to set yourself up for success.

Sue Yocham tells about her breast cancer treatment and the vital importance of early detection.

Find answers to questions about atrial fibrillation and learn why getting treatment is important.

Have you noticed any changes in your skin? Knowing the warning signs of skin cancer can possibly help save a life.

The COVID-19 vaccines have made history in more ways than one. Learn more about them from the Director of Pharmacy at St. Mary’s.

As the nation battles the opioid epidemic, medical advances are providing safer, smarter ways to help you feel better.

The Stealth Station Surgical Navigation System for Sinus Surgery offers patients a safer, more-thorough procedure, according to Timothy Jones, MD, board-certified otolaryngologist.

Nearly three years after being diagnosed and treated for esophageal cancer at St. Mary’s, Leon Spain tells the story of his cancer journey and those who helped him to heal.

The coronavirus hit hard and fast for 59-year-old Jimmy Blaser. But he battled his way back with support from his team at St. Mary’s.

One member of the St. Mary’s staff was especially excited to get his decal. It was his idea!