A Generation of Helping As a second generation social worker, Ellie Cook said helping people during the hardest moments in their life brought her to CHI Saint Joseph Health. “My mom was a social worker for a while, before she had children and then she became a teacher,” Ellie said. “She would drive my […]
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The Importance of the Flu Vaccine During the COVID-19 Pandemic
For much of 2020, the novel coronavirus has dominated news cycles around the world. While we must remain vigilant in our fight against this disease by taking necessary safety precautions, we cannot let our fear of COVID-19 deter us from protecting ourselves during the upcoming flu season. While COVID and the flu share many similar […]
Celebrating Our People – Meet Jerry
Making a Change One morning, Saint Joseph London food service worker Jerry Hensley woke up and decided to make a change in his life. Jerry says he was 273 pounds and miserable. Since March 2019, Jerry is down about 60 pounds and strives for his goal weight of 190 pounds. “I can’t pinpoint one certain […]
Targeting Tumors With a Painless, Convenient and Effective Treatment Option
Ten to 30 percent of adults diagnosed with cancer will eventually develop spread of the cancer (metastases) to the brain. Before the introduction of targeted therapies to treat metastatic tumors in the brain, whole brain radiation (WBR) was the only option for patients with multiple tumors, which often led to side effects including long-term memory […]
Parallel Passions
The senior physical therapist at Saint Joseph Hospital, Jennifer Curd, PT, has helped patients improve their strength, mobility, function and quality of life for 35 years. These days, she works mostly with patients who have chronic wounds or lymphedema, which is swelling in the arms or legs that can occur if the lymphatic system is […]
Hormone Help
In the years before you have your last period, your body’s estrogen and progesterone levels fluctuate. This can cause the symptoms people associate with menopause, such as hot flashes and mood swings. In some cases, these symptoms go away after you have your last period. In others, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help with symptom […]
Giving and Receiving
The manager of oncology services at the CHI Saint Joseph Health – Cancer Care Center, Maggie Smith, RN, has worked at the cancer center at Flaget Memorial Hospital since it opened in 2010. She started her career in emergency nursing before realizing she wanted a change. “I was interested in cancer care, and as I […]
Your Road Map for Primary Care
Nancy V. Morris, MD, primary care provider and internal medicine physician at Saint Joseph London, helped us map out a successful primary care visit. Pack Up Before you leave for your appointment, make sure you have: Your driver’s license or other photo ID Your insurance card A list of your current medications “Some of my […]
Celebrating Our People – Meet Cleveland
With a career at CHI Saint Joseph Health that spans almost four decades, a few things remain consistent for Saint Joseph East respiratory supervisor Cleveland Smith: Living the values and the inclusive, team-oriented work environment. Cleveland recently participated in Saint Joseph East’s A Prayer for Justice & White Coats for Black Lives event to honor […]
Finding Her Destiny
From the time she was a little girl, Debbie Gibbons, RN, CPLC, knew what she wanted to do professionally. “My mom tells me that when I was 3 years old, I said that I would be a nurse,” said Gibbons, labor and delivery nurse and bereavement coordinator for women’s services at the Women’s Hospital at […]