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The Use of FEES and Videostroboscopy For Evaluating and Treating Voice and...
Our voice is central to how we communicate with the world, and a voice problem can be very limited and stressful. It can also impact our ability to complete daily activities. Symptoms of common voice...
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Get a Handle on Heartburn and Acid Reflux
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a digestive disorder that is caused when gastric acid from your stomach flows back up into your esophagus.Heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD.A muscle...
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Stroke: Know the Risks and Reduce Your Chance of Having a Stroke
Many people consider strokes to be a problem faced only by the elderly, but more than one out of four stroke victims are under the age of 65.Healthy lifestyle changes can help lower your risk for both...
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Treatment Options for Knee Pain
Knee pain is a common symptom in people of all ages and fitness levels, and is one of the most common reasons you might see an orthopedic specialist. It sometimes begins as mild discomfort and gets...
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When To Go To The ER
At Hendricks Regional Health, we understand that illness, injury or medical emergencies can happen any day at any time. That’s why we offer a full-service emergency department as well as two convenient...
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The Importance of Youth Sports Physicals
Most states actually require that kids and teens have a sports physical before they can start a new sport or begin a new competitive season.The number one goal is injury prevention.Sports physicals are...
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Improving Your Child's School Readiness
So your child is starting kindergarten soon! This is an exciting time, but it can be scary too. You may have questions about whether your child is ready to go to school, or you may be wondering how you...
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Managing Your Diabetes
If you or someone you love is living with diabetes, you already know its challenges. Living a full, healthy life with diabetes is within reach, but it takes commitment and the right team of health care...
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The Benefits of Having a Med-Peds Trained Physician
Med-Peds is a shortened term for “Combined Internal Medicine & Pediatrics”.A physician trained in Med-Peds can care for the newborn to the geriatric patient.Med-Peds physicians tend to the care of...
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How to Spot a Heart Attack (And When To Call 911!)
Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or...
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Do You Suffer from Shoulder Pain?
Whether you’re throwing a ball on the athletic field, or reaching to pick up your grandchild, your shoulders are key to your body’s mobility. Shoulders consist of several joints that – combined with...
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Breast Health from The Breast Center at Hendricks Regional Health
Besides skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women. About 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. That’s why...
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Assessing Your Risk of Developing Breast Cancer
The technology we use in the Hendricks Regional Health Women’s Center includes an advanced risk assessment tool. The results provide a woman and her doctor with her risk of developing breast cancer...
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Caring For Your Newborn
When you bring home baby, there are a lot of things to know right away — we understand it can be a little overwhelming at first.Newborns have many needs, like frequent feedings and diaper changes....
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Tips for Healthy Grocery Shopping
Healthy food choices are important for good health and well-being. Eating well means eating a variety of nutrient-packed foods. You have the power of choice to decide which foods to buy at the grocery...
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How Physical Therapy Can Help You to Manage Stress
Stress is often defined as the body’s response to the demands of life, The American Institute of Stress calls stress “America’s leading health problem.” When the stress of life leads to chronic...
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Is Your Workplace a Healthy Environment?
Your health is important wherever you go. And now that many people are spending a large part of their day sitting at a desk or inside an office, implementing health programs inside the workplace has...
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Direct Access to Physical Therapy Benefits Consumers
Everyone experiences aches and pains from time to time. Steps like applying ice, resting, or using over-the-counter anti-inflammatories will sometimes take care of the problem. But when these...
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Do You Suffer from Sleep Apnea? There is Help
Sleep apnea, and other sleep disorders, can have serious consequences if not treated. Not getting proper sleep can negatively impact your health in so many ways. It can affect your job, your personal...
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Health Nutrition Tips for You and Your Family
Helping our community live healthier means giving residents the tools they need to reach and maintain a healthy weight. Obesity affects quality of life, and is linked to conditions such as cancer,...
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The Latest Treatments for Thyroid Disorders
According to the American Thyroid Association, women are more likely than men to have thyroid disorder. One in eight women will develop thyroid problems during her lifetime.Listen in as Dr. Priya...
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Newborn Vaccinations and Sleep Cycle
Taking a baby to get their vaccinations can be just as hard for the parents watching. However, vaccinations are a vital part of keeping your baby healthy. Also discussed in this segment, while newborns...
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Vaccinate: Protect Your Child from Vaccine- Preventable Diseases
Many illnesses are now very rare in the United States because of the success of vaccinations. Vaccinating your child provides protection from many childhood diseases. Along with many school systems...
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Who Should See A Sports Medicine Physician?
You don’t need to be an athlete to benefit from sports medicine care. Anyone experiencing muscle or joint pain, soreness, loss of motion, or weakness is a candidate for treatment.Listen in as Dr. Robyn...
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The Importance of Sepsis Awareness
Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection which can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death.HRH Medical Staff Members in conjunction with Nursing Leadership...
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Managing Your Diabetes
If you or someone you love is living with diabetes, you already know it can be challenging. Living a full, healthy life with diabetes is within reach, but it takes commitment and the right team of...
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What is a Nurse Practitioner?
A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse with advanced clinical training in diagnosing and treating illness in patients of all ages. NPs perform physical examinations, provide preventative...
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The Latest Non Surgical Treatments for Carpal Tunnel
The most common cause of hand or wrist pain we treat is carpal tunnel syndrome. Over time, prolonged positions — such as typing on a keyboard — can cause swelling along the carpal tunnel. This narrow...
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Preventive Health Screenings for Women
As a women, do you understand the results of the exams you receive from your gynecologist?There seems to be a misunderstanding that might be exacerbated by new guidelines that women should have a pap...
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Recommended Health Screenings for People Over 50
Your 50’s are a new stage in your life. Even though you’ve always done things the same way for decades and everything has worked out fine, entering a new life phase means new preventative measures to...
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Building Healthy Relationships
When you first start a relationship it can seem like everything is new and exciting. However, to have a successful long-term relationship, effort is needed by both parties to ensure the relationship is...
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CARE Act and Advanced Directives
The Care Act enacted January 2016 in Indiana has impacted who can make a decision concerning a patient's health care choices. And many patients are easily confused by the number of Patient Designees...
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When Should You See a Neurologist for Headaches?
Headaches are something many people experience. If your headache symptoms are severe enough, your primary care doctor may refer you to a neurologist.The neurodiagnostic services offered at Hendricks...
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Raising a Child with ADHD
ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed behavior disorder of childhood. It is characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and, in some cases, hyperactivity. These symptoms usually happen together. However,...
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Making Pediatric Patients and Parents Comfortable Before Surgery
When your child needs surgery it is bound to cause some anxiety, for both of you. Your job as a parent is to help make the process as easy as possible for your child. But that can be hard to do when...
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The Many Benefits of Physical Therapy in Cancer Care and Beyond
Most people think of physical therapy as exercises to regain mobility after surgery and recover from orthopedic and sports injuries. However, physical therapists can also help patients find relief from...
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The Importance of Self-Care
Although the concept of self-care is simple in theory, it is not easy to carry out consistently. Good self-care is key to better health, improved mood, reduced anxiety, good relationships with oneself...
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Clearing Up Common Healthcare-Related Insurance Billing Questions
If you are someone who is in need of health insurance, or you pay medical bills, you might have noticed the terminology can be a little confusing. When you get bills for medical expenses, do you...
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Tips to Avoid the Flu
The peak of flu season may be winding down, but it’s still a great time to discuss infectious disease prevention. Sandy Benson, RN, discusses the difference between viruses and bacteria, including...
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Shingrix - New Shingles Vaccine
Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), which is the same virus that causes chickenpox and it can cause a painful rash and many other uncomfortable symptoms. The only way to prevent and...
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Important Information About Vectorborne Diseases and Ways to Prevent Them
When the weather warms up, people engage in a number of activities that make them vulnerable to fleas, ticks, mosquitoes. According to the CDC, there has been a steady increase in the occurrence of...
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The Importance of Follow Up Care After a Visit to the Emergency Room
Patients who visit the emergency department often return to the ED within 24 to 48 hours. Readmission occurs when patients still have concerns about their condition or medication. Hendricks Regional...
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Safety Tips While Interacting With Animals
The CDC recently released safety tips for interacting with animals at state fairs, zoos, aquariums and in the home. Sandy Benson, an Infection Preventionist at Hendricks Regional Health, discusses...
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Staying Hydrated When Temperatures Heat Up
Whether you're enjoying a day on the beach or sweating it out at a summer sports camp, proper hydration can make the difference between a good day and a day that ends in the hospital. Emergency...
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Food Safety During the Hot Summer Months
Many families plan get-togethers during the summer – but if you are not careful, these celebrations of summer fun and sun can end up making everyone sick. Sandy Benson, an Infection Preventionist at...
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What is Palliative Care
Palliative Care is often confused with Hospice. Dr. Elaina DiOrio explains the difference between the two, the types of services palliative care provide and the types of patients who may benefit from...
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Treating Feeding and Swallowing Difficulties in Small Children
Tammy Navarro discusses feeding and swallowing difficulties in babies and small children, what parents need to watch out for and the treatment options available for this concerning disorder.
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Infant Car Seat Safety
Sharon Monahan, RN, CCST explains the pros and cons of different car seats, safety tips for installation including the use of coats and blankets, and how long your baby should stay rear-facing.
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What is Respiratory Therapy and Who It Benefits
Glenda Spaulding shares what a respiratory therapist is, what are some common respiratory conditions respiratory therapists treat, what symptoms people should look out for that would indicate they may...
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Kidney Disease Nutrition
Dr. Mirza Baig, a nephrologist with Hendricks Regional Health explains kidney-friendly nutrition and the many benefits modifications can have for patients.
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