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 …
When it comes to heart disease, knowledge is not only powerful, it can also be life-saving. Test your understanding of heart disease by answering these six true/false questions and then checking the answers below. A woman is more likely to survive the first year after a heart attack than a man. Taking an aspirin during …
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 …
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. …
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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It was supposed to be a public service, a way to inform millions of American women about the importance of having a mammogram and possibly save hundreds of lives. In 2013, Amy Robach, now a co-anchor on ABC News’ 20/20 and a featured reporter for Good Morning America, agreed to have her first mammogram on-air …
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