Six Ways to Take Care of Your Kidneys
Like many of our body’s internal workings, we don’t pay much mind to our kidneys unless there’s something wrong. But these vital organs deserve attention even when they’re functioning well. By removing waste from your blood via urine, they act as an all-natural...
What Is a “Swing Bed” Program and How Does It Help Our Community?
Many people who visit the hospital only stay for a short time. Whether for treatment for acute illness, or recovery from surgery, medical care often spans a few days or less, with 5 and a half days being the average length. But there are some patients who require more...
Care for Your Heart During Heart Month and Beyond
Heart disease, including coronary heart disease, hypertension and stroke, remains the leading cause of death worldwide, according to the latest annual Statistical Update from the American Heart Association. Globally, nearly 18.6 million people died of cardiovascular...