January 6, 2020
Prevention and Wellness
How To Quit Smoking

More than 75% of smokers report that they would like to quit smoking. If you fall into that category, you may also feel as though you do not have the…

January 6, 2020
Exercise and Fitness, Lifestyle Medicine, Mental Health, Nutrition, Prevention and Wellness
Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Megan Mescher-Cox, DO, Diplomate, ABIM & ABLM

There is preventive medicine, integrative medicine, functional medicine, alternative medicine, holistic medicine, naturopathic medicine…. and then there is Lifestyle Medicine. What are...
January 4, 2020
Medical Procedures, Medical Treatments, Prevention and Wellness
Benefits of Coordinated Care

Living with a chronic or complex health care condition may qualify you to participate in Dignity Health Care Network’s Care Coordination Program. Care coordination is a special type of...
January 2, 2020
Prevention and Wellness
Home Safety Checklist: Helping Your Older Loved One With Alzheimer’s Disease

Taking on the caregiver role for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can be rewarding as you overcome problems and find solutions to issues. At the same time, though, it’s…

November 29, 2019
Medical Procedures, Prevention and Wellness
How to Prepare for a Colonoscopy

There are some aspects of health care that people don’t like to discuss or even think too much about. A colonoscopy is a prime example. If your doctor finds it…

November 25, 2019
Emergency and Urgent Care, Medical Treatments, Prevention and Wellness
What to Do After a Fall: The Right Steps to Take

Falls can happen to anyone. In the United States, as many as one in four adults over age 65 suffers from a fall each year. Even though many falls aren’t…

November 22, 2019
Prevention and Wellness
The First 6 Steps: What You Need to Know About an Epilepsy Diagnosis

Epilepsy can be a frustrating illness to deal with for both sufferers and their families. The condition is common — millions of people experience epileptic seizures — but it’s...
November 15, 2019
Medical Treatments, Prevention and Wellness
Colorectal Cancer Risk Factors and Prevention

What are the colorectal cancer risk factors, and what can you do to prevent them? As with many other cancers, there are elements of developing colorectal cancer that are still…