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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 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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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,...