Month: February 2017

Senior Health Facts

90% of Americans older than 55 are at risk for high blood pressure. Approximately 80% of older adults have at least one chronic disease such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes or arthritis. Almost 26% of Americans age 65 and older have diabetes, about 11.8 million seniors. Every 13 seconds, an older adult is treated in …

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All the Ways We Care: Five Ways Main Street Hospital Is Taking Care of Seniors

Growing old brings a new set of health issues for most people. To face these challenges, seniors need the comprehensive range of medical services, technology and expertise available at Main Street Hospital. Here’s a brief overview of some of the services we provide for five of the most common health problems that seniors often face. …

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Answering Your Most Common Questions About Total Joint Replacement

Are you experiencing pain in your hip and knee? Are you having difficulty walking or climbing steps? If you are, you should talk to your primary care physician to determine the health of your hip and knee joints. In many cases, a combination of exercise, stretching, medications and losing weight can reduce or eliminate the …

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Wound Care 101: Remember the 30-day Rule

Do you or a loved one have a wound that’s not healing? If you do, it’s time to get serious about seeking medical help. Every year about 6.5 million Americans suffer from a non-healing wound that needs professional medical treatment. A wound that fails to heal is often a sign of an underlying medical condition …

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A Message From Our CEO: Here for Our Seniors

Our bodies change as we age and with those changes come new health challenges. At Main Street Hospital, we’re here to provide the seniors in our community with the resources and expertise to meet those challenges with grace and confidence. We also encourage seniors to be active participants in taking care of their health. It …

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Interview with Linda Ronstadt: Finding Her Voice Again

The 11-time Grammy Winner Is Speaking Out After Parkinson’a Disease Ended Her Storied Musical Career. She was the most successful female singer  of the 1970s, with a strong yet nimble voice that produced more than 30 albums during a 40-year career. But in 2013, Linda Ronstadt announced she had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a …

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