Your Guidebook From Hometown Hospital Are you living with chronic pain? If you are one of the 50 million Americans who do, Hometown Hospital is here to make sure you or a loved don’t suffer needlessly. In this article, we provide helpful information about the four most common types of chronic pai —arthritis, nerve pain, …
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Kristin Chenoweth was diagnosed with Meniere’s disease (see story on page 2) after seeing an otolaryngologist, more commonly known as an ENT, a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the Ear, Nose and Throat. Allergies are one of the most common disorders that ENTs treat every day, especially if patients …
Physical therapy (PT) is an important but often overlooked part of managing and treating chronic pain. In fact, PT can reduce or, in some cases, eliminate chronic pain. It can also greatly improve the quality of life of patients by helping them be more active and independent. Physical therapists are specially trained to teach exercises …
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Chronic pain is a serious medical issue that all too often goes overlooked. Of the estimated 50 million Americans who suffer today from chronic pain, too many mistakenly believe that their pain is something they need to learn to live with. But it doesn’t have to be that way. That’s because the medical expertise that …
The Emmy and Tony Award winner talks about the medical condition that almost ended her career. Kristin Chenoweth has enjoyed a remarkable career as a singer and actress since leaving her hometown of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and arriving in New York City in 1993. Her powerful soprano voice has been featured in Broadway stage productions …
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20% How much your blood flow increases when you laugh hard. Increased blood flow reduces stress, which can cause heart disease. 38% How much hospitalizations for heart attacks decreased for Medicare patients from 1995 to 2014. 50% How much you reduce your risk of a heart attack after quitting smoking for one year. 50% …
When Every Second Counts in an an Emergency, Hometown Hospital Is Your First Choice The sooner you or a loved one receives treatment during a medical emergency, such as a heart attack, stroke or life-threatening injury, the greater your chances for survival. And that makes Hometown Hospital your best choice when you need medical attention …
More than 100 million Americans have high blood pressure, according to the latest statistics from the American Heart Association. That’s nearly half of all adults in the United States. And anyone with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, has a greater risk for heart disease and stroke. Even when a person’s blood pressure is …
Heart disease occurs when blood vessels become narrowed or blocked, which can eventually lead to a heart attack or stroke. Age, gender and family history are universal risk factors and play a role in determining every individual’s risk for heart disease. However, about half of all Americans (47%) have at least one of these three …
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. …
