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Speech-Language Pathologist: “Good morning, Mr. Johnson. I am here to conduct your speech therapy evaluation.” Mr. Johnson: “Speech therapy? But I don’t have any trouble talking.” The above interaction is quite common between pati...
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Make sure you are wearing appropriately sized shoes Most of us love shoes. However, when wearing the wrong shoes a lot of issues can arise. Bunions, hammertoes, painful callous and ingrown toenails are some of these conditions. Wh...
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It is vital to our health that we share all of our discomforts and concerns with our healthcare provider to find a diagnosis properly. The same concept applies to community resources and programs. Midland Health and other organiza...
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UNDERSTANDING HYPOTHERMIA, FROSTBITE, AND LOCAL RESOURCES As wintry temperatures descend upon our region, it’s important to know how to protect yourself and your loved ones from serious cold-weather risks like hypothermia and fros...
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I have always been an optimist. I embrace fresh starts with enthusiasm, believing each new day brings endless possibilities. Maybe this is why January 1st feels so special. It is the ultimate "fresh start" — a chance to begin agai...
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Several years ago, Midland Health began using four pillars as a part of our strategic planning. These four pillars are guiding forces for almost any decisions made at Midland Health. The four pillars are Quality Focus, Patient Exp...
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I don’t think any of us wake up one morning and decide to have a horrible day. I would say most of the time, the average person sets their feet on the floor and heads into the new day with, not necessarily glee, but with a basic l...
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Healthcare workers are 5 times more likely to experience an injury from workplace violence than other professions. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines workplace violence as “any act or threat of physic...
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All month long we have been talking about making breast cancer awareness personal, by knowing about what screenings are appropriate and about being aware of your breast density. So, what are some of the other reasons that only abo...
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In October, organizations and individuals worldwide unite to raise awareness about the global importance of understandable health information. Health literacy is more than literacy. It includes one's ability to think critically, m...