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By Fallon Sisson We are on the heels of the holiday season, and that means lots of eating. Especially for those living with diabetes, event-based food can be an overwhelming thought. Let’s talk about some basic tools for navigating the holiday plate. UNDERSTANDING CARBOHYDRATES: THE KEY TO BLOOD SUGAR CONTROL Carbohydrates (starches and sugars) are […]
By Dr. Sophia Omoro True health is more than just the absence of illness; it’s about cherishing, protecting and nourishing the fragile gift of life. Dr. Sophia Omoro, an otolaryngology head and neck surgery specialist at Memorial, understands this deeply. Driven by a purpose that has only grown stronger with experience, she has walked countless […]
By Anne Musgrove September is Healthy Aging Month — a time to focus on growing older in a way that promotes health and function for the highest quality of life in our later years. The national theme is “powered by connection” and focuses on the relationships and support systems that contribute to long-term health and […]
Breastfeeding can be both challenging and beautiful. Although it seems like the most natural of acts, success can take plenty of patience, research and support from organizations committed to serving all Coast families. Breastfeeding offers valuable benefits for both moms and babies, but making it accessible to everyone means understanding and overcoming challenges. Tiffany Hills, […]
Achieving success both personally and professionally is a complex journey. Two respected leaders at Memorial Health System, Anne Musgrove and Kristian Spear, exemplify this balance in an ever-demanding field. Anne, the director of advanced practice providers, shares her gifts and talents in her profession while juggling limited – but important – time with loved […]
One of the scariest moments as a parent or caregiver is seeing a child struggle to breathe and not knowing how to help. Several respiratory illnesses can impact kids throughout the year, although the most common times for well-known viruses are in the fall and winter. Memorial Health System Pediatrician Dr. David Reeves sheds light […]
Sherri has a bubbly and nurturing personality, but these qualities were dimmed for years due to a crippling pain for which she was continually misdiagnosed. After a decade of discomfort, she finally received the correct diagnosis for what was keeping her from sleeping, eating, drinking and even hugging her grandkids comfortably: trigeminal neuralgia. WHAT IS […]
April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a crucial time to shed light on an issue that affects far too many people across the United States each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one in three women and one in four men in the United States has experienced sexual violence in […]
According to the CDC, more than one in seven U.S. adults, or 37 million people, are estimated to have chronic kidney disease. March is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness and learn more about these vital organs and how to keep them healthy. Kidneys are vital organs responsible for filtering blood and removing […]
Olan Dunn is a U.S. Navy veteran, a decades-long retiree of Ingalls Shipbuilding, a devoted grandfather and the first Memorial patient to receive a transcatheter valve replacement (TAVR). This procedure is recommended for patients suffering from severe aortic stenosis, or the narrowing of the heart’s aortic valve. SEEING STARS Symptoms of aortic stenosis include heart […]
