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The Facts About Afib

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of heart arrhythmia, which occurs when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or in an irregular way. With AFib, the upper chambers of the heart 2.7 million Number of Americans who have AFib:  12.1 million Number of Americans expected to have AFib in 20 years 5x Increase …

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All the Ways We Care

Choose My Hometown Hospital for Expert Heart Care That’s Always Ready and Always Close to Home. Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States, causing about one in four deaths. Because heart disease is so prevalent and serious, My Hometown Hospital offers a full range of diagnostic technology and therapeutic …

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10 Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

Know When You Need to Seek Medical Attention kept finding excuses not to see a doctor until he was finally diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib). Don’t follow Howie’s example. Ignoring certain symptoms can lead to an ER visit or hospitalization, two situations that everybody wants to avoid. If you experience any of these 10 symptoms, see …

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Stroke 101: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

As Howie Mandel said in his interview, atrial fibrillation (AFib) is one of the leading causes of stroke. In fact, almost 35 percent of all AFib patients will have a stroke at some time.  But AFib is only one of the many risk factors that can cause a stroke. Other risk factors include: High Blood …

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All the Ways We Care

At Hometown Hospital Our Comprehensive Health Services Provide a Lifetime of Care for Women Women take care of many people during their lifetimes: parents, spouses, sons, daughters, grandchildren and others. But all too often, because women are so busy caring for others, they often neglect to take care of themselves. At Hometown Hospital, we encourage every woman …

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5 Questions Women Should Ask Their Provider

An annual well woman exam, separate from any other visit for sickness or injury, is an important way to stay informed and promote a pattern of preventive care and long-term health. These visits may include immunizations, important diagnostic and health screenings, and education and counseling to make informed health decisions. Talk openly with your provider, …

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All the Ways We Care: At My Hometown Hospital We’re Helping Women Take Charge of Their Health

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. …

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All the Ways We Care: At My Hometown Hospital, We’re Helping Men Take Charge of Their Health

We all know that men and women are different in many ways. But perhaps you’ve never thought about this difference: Men die at higher rates than women from a host of different diseases, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Women also outlive men by five years, and the gap is widening. Obviously, men need to …

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The Striking Facts About Stroke

34 —Percentage of people hospitalized for a stroke who are younger than 65 years old.  75—Percentage of Americans who have a hard time naming a single warning sign of stroke.                                                    80—Percentage of strokes that are preventable. 32,000—Number of brain cells that die each minute during a stroke, 795,000—Number of people who have a stroke each …

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All The Ways We Care: How Hometown Hospital Is Taking the Fight to Heart Disease

The #1 health problem in the United States is heart disease, the narrowing or blockage of the arteries or veins that provide oxygen and blood to the heart and body tissue. Left untreated, heart disease can lead to a heart attack or stroke. With February being American Heart Month, Hometown Hospital wants you and your family …

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