Category : Health

What is a heat-related illness? Heat-related illnesses are caused by high temperatures and humidity. They can occur when someone is exposed to heat for a...

What are the common types of stomach pain? Stomach or abdominal pain occurs from below the ribs to the pelvis. Although this pain is commonly...

Promoting endorphin-rich exercise Dogs need exercise, and people do too. When you commit to the responsibility of dog ownership, you’re in for a lot more...

Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. It is most often diagnosed in childhood or early adolescence. Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral curvature...

What is sarcoma, and how is it different from carcinoma? Cancer is named for the place where it starts, even if it metastasizes (spreads) to...

The model of how we access healthcare has changed a great deal in the last several decades, and one of the most significant shifts has...

By Phillip FrittsSpecial to the McDowell News Valorie Frye, Administrative Supervisor for Mission Hospital McDowell, woke up early one morning Valorie Frye, Administrative Supervisor for...

School is out and summer is here! Summer brings busier schedules and we become more adventurous, getting outside and engaging in activities like hiking, biking,...

I have always been a proponent of hospitals partnering with community organizations to make life better for our community members. We’re all connected, and this...

When we think about the pillars of good health, diet and exercise are some of the most significant self-care measures we can take that lower...