Medical Monday

If you're interested in volunteering, hospitals are in need of help.

End of life for a loved one is a difficult time for everyone.

With the higher cost of living this winter and heating season here, some people may struggle to decide what to pay for, heat, food or medication.

COPD is 1 of the top 5 diseases that can cause death. There are treatment options.

When it comes to contraception, there are several different options. But which one is right for you?

Once you develop Osteoporosis it stays with you for your lifetime, but there are ways to prevent and manage it.

Osteoporosis is something we may hear about but don't necessarily know what it is until it affects us.

September is healthy aging month. As we wrap up the month and start fall health professionals have a few tips.

Many people are aware of the use of Botox as a way to reduce wrinkles and look younger longer, but it can also benefit people with overactive bladder.

Bladder issues is a subject that can be embarrassing to talk about, but one that many will face.

70% percent of medical reasons people visit the emergency department can be taken care of at a walk in clinic or by calling your primary care physician. Part of the reason behind this high percentage rate is confusion on when to go to the emergency department.

Sleep is important for everyone's health, including school age kids. Sleep Environment makes a difference in sleep quality.

As the school year approaches, adjusting the back to school sleep schedule can be a challenge for some . On this weeks Medical Monday we talk about how to help students get back into their routine and how much sleep students should be getting.

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. What immunizations we should stay up to date with and what immunization is important for college students.

As we come to the end of healthy vision month, we take a look at how to keep our eyes healthy overall.

A new virus has been making it’s way into the news. Monkey Pox has been around for years but has become more wide spread.

Beautiful summer weather, gardening and enjoying other outdoor activities things we we look forward to all winter. During these hotter months we need to stay hydrated, as dehydration is a very common occurrence.

Everyone in their life will develop cataracts, if they live long enough. Cataracts start to develop at the age of 40 and symptoms typically start to appear around the age of 60.

Some hospitals, like Northern Light AR Gould, are moving toward patient portals. This portal provides services and contact with medical professionals at the click of a button.

Physicals, annual screenings, diet and exercise all tie into healthy living. June is Men’s Health Awareness Month, so health care professionals are encouraging men to put a focus on their wellbeing.

COVID has very similar symptoms to colds, the flu or even seasonal allergies. So, how do you know if you have it? Or when should you go to a hospital?

Arthritis is the inflammation or swelling of one or more joints. According to the CDC, about 1 in 4 adults or about 58.5 million people nationwide have been diagnosed with arthritis.

Flu season is in full swing. The predominate strain this year is currently influenza A. If you do develop symptoms, it can be almost impossible to tell whether it's the flu or Covid.

Medical professionals are taking advantage of Skin Cancer Awareness Month to remind people to watch for the signs of skin cancer.

It's Better Hearing and Speech Month, a month used to focus on getting your hearing screened, especially for children.

Over the past few years, employee health has become more of a focus for many companies. Many are finding that in addition to being beneficial to employees, employers are also benefiting.

Occupational therapy can be confused with physical therapy. While there is some overlap, there are also several differences. April being Occupational Therapy Month.

The covid pandemic led a lot of professions to look for online options. That includes the medical field. Northern Light Health, including Northern Light AR Gould launched a new virtual walk in clinic. It’s this weeks Medical Monday with Kelly O’Mara.

From awareness to acceptance. That's the shift the autism community is pushing for. In March of 2021 the Autism Society of America announced the formal shift from April being Autism Awareness Month to Autism Acceptance Month. The goal of this shift is to foster acceptance to ignite change through improved support and opportunities in education, employment, accessible housing, affordable health care and comprehensive long-term services.

Businesses use job shadowing to encourage local people to learn about their craft and apply for their open positions. The same is true for hospitals.