Being told you have breast cancer can be a gut-wrenching experience for any woman. In addition to the fear, uncertainty and anxiety that comes with the diagnosis, you’ll be wanting answers to many questions. Here is a checklist of some of the more important questions to ask your care team. What type of breast cancer …
The Start of a Healthy Relationship Hometown Hospital is proud to be associated with an expert team of primary care providers. These family practice physicians, internists, pediatricians and gynecologists, as well as nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists and physician assistants, are ready to help you and your family manage all aspects of your health. A …
Country Music Star Lorrie Morgan Is Singing the Praises of Breast Cancer Awareness Ask Lorrie Morgan and she’ll agree: Country music is in her blood. A Nashville native and daughter of Country Music Hall of Fame member George Morgan, Lorrie made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry at age 13 and was inducted into …
Are You at Risk? Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in American women except for skin cancer. In fact, about 30 percent of all new female cancers each year are breast cancer. Protecting yourself starts with knowing your risk factors and staying up to date with your mammograms. Primary Risk Factors You …
Did you know that your genetics account for only about 25 percent of your chances of living to age 85? The rest is determined by your environment and lifestyle. Here are 12 ways to live longer. Laugh More Laughing appears to boost blood flow by more than 20 percent and may reduce the risk …
Test your knowledge about women’s health. Answer these six True/False questions. 1) Cancer is the leading cause of death in women. 2) Women often experience symptoms a month or more before having a heart attack. 3) Getting older increases the risk of breast cancer. 4) Breast cancer is the deadliest cancer among women. 5) Men …
Get up-to-date on these lifesaving health screenings for women Are you behind on your regular health screenings? Chances are pretty good that you are. Before COVID, about 40 percent of Americans were skipping their recommended medical tests or treatments. Then, in 2020, an additional 32 percent of Americans cancelled their annual wellness checkups and screenings, …
Education Is critical for women searching for the correct medical diagnosis It is a condition women experience all too often. They feel like something is wrong with their body, but they struggle to get the right diagnosis and treatment. The consequences can be serious and result in years of needless suffering. Women who educate themselves …
6 Numbers to Know By Heart As Deborah Norville discovered, your thyroid is an important but often overlooked part of your body. Located on the front of your neck, this butterfly-shaped gland regulates your blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate and weight. When you have a health issue with your thyroid, your whole body can …
An Ounce of Prevention: Part 1 We’ve all heard the expression “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Unfortunately, many of us are not getting the preventive care we need to help us live longer and healthier lives. At Hometown Hospital, we want to change that. In this issue of My Hometown …
