Improved Hearing Restores Quality of Life
It is a general consensus that approximately 28 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss. That is one in every ten people! Chances are, everyone knows at least one person with some degree of hearing loss. Many hearing-impaired people live in denial, believing that their hearing is no less than normal. The truth is, […]
Listen to Your Feet
As the colder weather forces us to wear closed toe shoes, the problems that were ignored over the spring and summer are now becoming vastly apparent. Painful lumps and bumps are now more than just a nuisance. They actually start to limit our daily activities especially during this very busy time of year. I would […]
Hunter’s Checklist: Hearing Protection
It’s that time of year again. The leaves have fallen from the trees, the temperature has dropped and hunters are sighting in their shotguns and rifles as they prepare for the 2010 hunting season. When we think about hunter safety, we typically think bright orange. Most don’t consider their hearing healthcare as a safety concern. According […]
Advances in Women’s Healthcare
In recent years many technological advances have been made in the treatment of female bladder problems, pelvic prolapse, and heavy menstrual bleeding. Fortunately, many of the procedures can be performed in an office setting with little down time. One such method is Interstim Therapy, a proven neuromodulation therapy for refractory, overactive and spastic bladder. The […]
Pediatric foot deformities – A family affair
The excitement and anticipation of having a new baby can be exhausting and overwhelming, as can the birthing process itself. It is, however, imperative that the new baby be checked over from head-to-toe to ensure that he or she is healthy and off to a great start. Specific attention must be paid to the lower […]
Sun Protection Put to the Test
Every summer I make it a point to discuss sun protection. I know we hear it everywhere, but I can’t stress enough the importance of this one step in your skin care regimen. This summer, I am writing this article while also giving it the ultimate test: I am at the beach. I remember past […]
CT of the Coronary Arteries
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a process in which plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries of the heart. This plaque, called atherosclerosis, can narrow the arteries, depriving the heart of oxygen, which in turn causes chest pain. Initially this plaque is soft and waxy in consistency, but over time the plaque will scar and […]
Postmenopausal Preventive Health
Menopause is the permanent end of menses and fertility, defined as occurring 12 months after your last period. With a life expectancy of close to 80 years, the average woman is postmenopausal for almost a third of her life. Hormone therapy has received an abundance of negative attention. However, hormone therapy is still highly effective in […]
JCMG Weight Treatment Center
Jennifer wanted to lose weight without bariatric surgery, Dale wanted to control his diabetes without insulin shots, and Lisa just wanted a healthier relationship with food. All three found the solutions they sought at the JCMG Weight Treatment Center. Since opening in 2003, the medically managed weight loss program has helped hundreds of Mid-Missourians lose […]
