Years from now, historians will tell amazing stories of doctors, nurses, housekeeping staff, food service workers, delivery drivers, teachers, grocery store workers, volunteers and many others, whose bravery made all the difference in people surviving COVID-19. We’ve come to understand that “we are all in this together.” While there is ... Read More »
Dear friends, For more than a decade Our Health Matters™ has been a steady source of valuable health news and information, unlike any other in the region. And, that’s just the way we intended! Our editorial focus — solely on health and wellness — sets us apart from crowded messages ... Read More »
Ruth’s grandmother Mamie Pearson 1900-1972 When I was a child I was reminded often to be thankful for what people did for me. My grandma, Mamie would tell me, “say thank you,” then she’d remind me that “people don’t have to do anything for you.” She was teaching a lifelong ... Read More »
I’m sure these are words many of us have said or heard in our lifetime. What’s great about this is — it’s true! Just think, we too, were the hope of our parents and community. They were counting on us to do better than they did, solve society’s problems and ... Read More »
Families want to know more about opioid addiction, prevention and treatment. Recently an Our Health Matters™ reader called to thank us for approaching the topic of the opioid crisis. She shared that her 26-year-old granddaughter has an opioid addiction and just recently went into treatment in California. I could feel ... Read More »
The goal for 2019 is “Own Your Health.” If there is anything worth embracing, it is this: taking better care of your health. We can change the course of our health by learning what negatively impacts or predisposes us to chronic preventable diseases and conditions. This includes everything from lifestyle ... Read More »
According to Pew Research, a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world, more than 2 billion people in over 160 countries consider Christmas to be the most important holiday of the year. In the United States, 9 in 10 people celebrate ... Read More »
Did you take your medicine? What’s my name? Where did you place your keys? Have you ever asked these simple questions of a loved one or a friend and had your fears confirmed that they are in the early stages of dementia or memory loss? You realize they are no ... Read More »
When I chose diabetes as the focus of this edition I had no idea how convicted I would be about this topic.  My mom had diabetes for more than 30 years. I watched her administer insulin and a series of other meds for many years. She struggled with her weight and ... Read More »
I frequently encounter people who have undergone replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement surgery), an orthopedic surgery procedure in which an arthritic or dysfunctional joint surface is replaced with an orthopedic prosthesis. Each person says they tried to hold out as long as possible because of the tremendous pain and costs associated ... Read More »
