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Patient Safety Tips During Your Hospital Stay

Patient Safety Tips During Your Hospital Stay

During your stay at Morgan Medical Center, we want to provide you with the best care possible. By following these steps, we can ensure a quick recovery and avoid potential safety errors. Prepare an Information Kit Even if you don’t plan to visit a hospital anytime...

Heart Health and Heart Disease 101

Heart Health and Heart Disease 101

The heart is arguably the most active organ in the body. It works nonstop to circulate blood, meanwhile maintaining a steady rhythm and controlling blood pressure. Unfortunately, the heart is also a common site for disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death...

The Basics of Cancer Prevention

The Basics of Cancer Prevention

Though a cancer diagnosis can come as a distressing surprise at any age, nearly 90–95% of cancer diseases develop due to environmental and lifestyle factors, which means they are often  preventable. Because we believe in integrative care to treat the whole person,...

Healthy Habits for the New Year

Healthy Habits for the New Year

The new year is the perfect time to reevaluate your wellness goals and adjust your approach to improved health. Here are reminders of how you can prioritize your wellness for the new year and beyond. Increase Your Vegetable Intake When new year resolutions come...

Thyroid 101: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatments

Thyroid 101: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatments

Most people have heard of the thyroid, but few are aware of just how important it is to their overall health. This small, butterfly-shaped gland sits near the base of your throat and is an integral component of the body’s endocrine system. The gland is responsible for...

Staying Healthy During the Holidays

Staying Healthy During the Holidays

The holidays can present unique challenges when it comes to staying healthy but enjoying this time of year certainly doesn’t mean you have to compromise your health. Here are a few ways to navigate the season with wellness in mind. Getting Through Flu Season Reports...

Diabetes 101 (Part 2): Living with Diabetes

Diabetes 101 (Part 2): Living with Diabetes

In Diabetes 101 (Part 1), we covered diabetes risk factors and symptoms. In honor of National Diabetes Month this November, we’re further showcasing how to manage diabetes after diagnosis. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are chronic illnesses, meaning they require...

Diabetes 101 (Part One): Signs, Symptoms, and Risk Factors

Diabetes 101 (Part One): Signs, Symptoms, and Risk Factors

Diabetes is a chronic illness that impacts the body’s process of turning food into energy. Normally, food is broken down into sugar (glucose), which is then released into the blood. As blood sugar levels rise, the pancreas produces insulin, a hormone that helps your...

Catching Breast Cancer in Time: A Mammogram Miracle

Catching Breast Cancer in Time: A Mammogram Miracle

Breast cancer screenings and mammograms remain essential in the fight against breast cancer. Sabrina Hodges, the patient financial services manager at Morgan Medical Center, strongly agrees thanks to her own personal experience. In early 2019, Morgan Medical Center...

Breast Cancer 101 (Part 2)

Breast Cancer 101 (Part 2)

In Breast Cancer 101 (Part 1), we covered breast cancer risk factors, prevention, and screening. We’ll now look at breast cancer symptoms, treatments, and new developments in breast cancer care. Discovering a change in your breasts can be unsettling, but acting on it...

Breast Cancer 101 (Part 1)

Breast Cancer 101 (Part 1)

Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer for women, trailing only skin cancer. But in spite of its commonality, there are 3.8 million breast cancer survivors living in the U.S., and survival rates have been improving steadily over the years. If you or a...

Care for Your Heart During Heart Month and Beyond

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...

Preparing for Surgery? Here’s What You Need to Know

Preparing for Surgery? Here’s What You Need to Know

A blog by: Shawnelle Lupton, RN, Surgical Services Manager, Morgan Medical Center As you prepare to undergo surgery, you might be feeling nervous about the upcoming procedure and receiving care during the COVID-19 pandemic. While this is understandable,...