With so much information out there about COVID-10, it’s important to know what’s true and what’s not. It’s just the flu.WRONG: COVID-19 has a higher mortality rate than the flu. It only affects the old.WRONG: Younger adults, children, and even infants can be infected. You should wash your hands only with hot water.WRONG: The temperature …
Whether it’s finding new ways to enhance patient safety, build stronger teamwork, or improve the quality of care, Hometown Hospital is committed to finding better ways to serve our community. An important part of that commitment is having a full range of medical services and technologies. We invite you to take a look at this …
It’s never been more important to have an Annual Wellness Exam Older adults, as well as people with severe chronic conditions such as heart, lung or kidney disease or diabetes have a higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. According to the CDC, the first step to minimize your risk is to take care of …
Am I at risk for COVID-19? The risk of contracting COVID-19 remains low. Most people who contract the virus recover in a matter of days, often at home, and experience only mild symptoms. Unfortunately, COVID-19 can be more serious for older adults and people with underlying medical issues. If you are 65 years of age …
In just a few months, the COVID-19 virus has swept across the world and dramatically changed the way we live our lives. As Hometown Hospital continues to respond to this unprecedented medical event, we want our community to know that now, more than ever, the health and well-being our patients and staff remain our #1 …
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3.1 Million: Number of American women alive today who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. 80%: How many women are diagnosed with breast cancer, recover and live at least 10 years. 40%: Decrease in the death rate for female lung cancer from 1989 to 2016. 23%: Decrease in the death rate for female lung cancer …
At Hometown Hospital, we understand that women face a unique set of health challenges that are different than men. That’s the reason we provide a comprehensive range of services for women’s health issues. Let’s take a closer look at specific areas of the body, and some of the most common medical problems that affect women. …
Autoimmune Diseases are a group of illnesses that occur when the body’s immune system, designed to protect the body, mistakenly attack tissues and organ. Women account for more than two-thirds of the cases of autoimmune diseases. Unfortunately, having an autoimmune disease increases the risk of having another. That’s the reason it’s so important for women …
With October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, now is the time to get serious about this disease.Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among American women. In fact, about one in eight American women (12%) will be diagnosed with the disease during their lifetime. To help women better understand this important health …
If you’re like me, you know somebody whose life has been affected by breast cancer, either directly or as a family member or friend. Fortunately, there’s good news about this all-too-common disease. Doctors are having greater and greater success treating breast cancer, especially if it’s caught early. That’s the reason we’ve devoted much of this …
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