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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Astronaut Rhea Seddon has taken what she learned at NASA to make hospitals safer nationwide. Dr. Rhea Seddon is a woman of many firsts. In 1978 she was one of the first six women accepted into the NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Astronaut Corps, where she flew three Space Shuttle missions and spent a …
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Test your pain IQ by answering the following question either true or false, then check to see how you did on page__. Weather can affect joint pain. One of the best remedies for chronic pain is staying in bed. Losing weight is not effective in decreasing joint and back pain. Low back pain is the …
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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