Food insecurity is a common issue among many patients in the Berea area. So is poor nutrition as availability of fresh produce and heart-healthy options at food pantries is scarce. Saint Joseph Berea community health advocates Christy Begley and Emilee Hood joined forces in a local partnership with Berea Kids Eat and Berea Independent Schools […]
Category Archives: Health & Wellness
Special Delivery
A new program at Saint Joseph Hospital and Saint Joseph East allows a growing number of patients to skip a trip to the pharmacy on the way home from the hospital by delivering their prescriptions to the bedside. A program of CHI Saint Joseph Health Community Pharmacy, Meds to Beds is a concierge pharmacy service […]
Heart Healthy Tips for Seniors
Living a heart-healthy lifestyle should be a goal at any age, but for seniors in our community, it is especially crucial to prioritize heart health because the risks of heart attack, stroke, coronary heart disease and heart failure increase over time. It’s important for us all to know the beneficial changes to our lifestyle that, […]
Carotid Artery Disease Warning Signs and Prevention
As a health care provider, one of our main goals is ensuring members of our community receive the best possible medical care. Stroke ranks as number five for cause of death in Kentucky, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With the high percentage of people with risk factors for stroke and heart […]
Preventing Falls Among Older People
Falling down is something that we will all do in life – no matter our age. Parents tend to worry often about their young children falling and injuries they could experience, but falls are dangerous not only for young kids but also for older adults. Falling is one of the leading causes of injury for […]
Know Your Risk
When you see your primary care provider, be sure to review your family history, current health concerns and overall lifestyle. This information helps you and your provider understand your risk for certain illnesses, and it gives you both an opportunity to prevent them. “An example may be the way we evaluate someone in their thirties […]
Taking the Risks to Heart
COVID-19 poses a serious threat to the heart and lungs. Coronary artery disease, heart failure and high blood pressure are just a few of the long-term health conditions that increase your risk of serious complications due to COVID-19. “COVID-19 can lead to viral cardiomyopathy, which weakens the heart and reduces its ability to pump blood,” said Robert […]
Pregnancy During COVID-19
Right now, many mothers-to-be have the same question: What is the risk of COVID-19 to me and my baby? Amy Baker, DO, OB-GYN, CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group – Obstetrics and Gynecology, said that although the worries mothers have right now are understandable, she wants them to know that the overall risk to pregnant women […]
Taking the First Step in Primary Care
More than 80% of U.S. adults 55 and older suffer from one or more chronic conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, cancer and arthritis, according to the National Council on Aging. An annual visit with your primary care provider can help keep your health on track. Clinical preventive services, such […]
3 Reasons to Get Vaccinated
Give your immune system a boost. Derrick Williams, DO, family medicine physician at CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group – Primary Care in Berea, explained the benefits of vaccines. 1. It teaches your body how to handle illness. “Vaccines work because our immune systems work,” Dr. Williams said. “They both cause the body to create an immune […]