Before you know it, the first day of school will be here and summer will have unofficially ended. For many children, the summer has meant staying up late and sleeping in late, but with school soon to begin, it’s important to get their bedtime routine back on track.
Category: Health & Wellness
Carroll Hospital Farmers Market Spotlight: Wendy Plank, Briar Ridge Farm
For the next four weeks, we’ll be introducing you to the individuals who are an integral part of Carroll Hospital’s weekly Farmers Market. Learn about the lives of the people behind the food who make our seasonal farmers market possible.
This week’s Farmers Market Spotlight features Wendy Plank from Briar Ridge Farm.
The Importance of Hydration
How much water should I drink every day? It sounds like a pretty simple question; however, the answer may not be as straightforward as fitness magazines and people might suggest.
Having Your Say
It’s never too early to make your health care preferences known. Outpatient palliative care nurse Laurie Luellen, R.N., explains the importance of advance directives.
Simple Procedure, Advanced Relief
For men who suffer from large gland benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)—an enlargement of the prostate that is not linked to cancer—surgery to alleviate the symptoms has traditionally come with a list of unfavorable risks: urinary incontinence, impotence and urinary tract infections, to name a few.
Keeping Kids Safe
The week of May 5 is Safe Kids Week, a time dedicated to increase awareness of how to protect children from preventable injuries.
Make Your Kidney Health a Priority
March is National Kidney Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of maintaining or managing your kidney’s health.
National Eating Disorders Week: February 23 – March 1
This week is National Eating Disorders Week, a time to raise awareness of these conditions and their impact on people’s health, emotions and ability to lead fulfilling lives.
Prevention as a Primary Focus
Making an appointment to see a primary care provider should not be something you do only when you feel sick.