According to a 2022 Parkinson’s Foundation-backed study, nearly 1 million people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease every year in the United States. And, by 2030, it is estimated that 1.2 million people in the United States will be living with Parkinson’s. This is a much greater growth rate than previously estimated.
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Mental Health and the Holiday Season
The winter holiday season can be a joyous time, but it can also be a time of heightened emotional stress and triggers for challenges related to mental health, substance use and grief. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five adults lives with a mental health condition, and 17 million U.S. adults with mental illness were also experiencing a substance use disorder, according to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
Emergency Department or Urgent Care?
When unexpected injury or illness strikes, your first instinct may be to go to the hospital’s emergency department.
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Durable Medical Equipment Contributes to Independent Living
Durable medical equipment (DME) is equipment and supplies ordered by a healthcare provider for everyday or extended use.
Caring for Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes affects about 10% of the U.S. population, but if it’s you or a family member, you know that each diagnosis comes with a world of questions and concerns. Read More
Caring Comes Full Circle
The wedding was bittersweet.
Rushing to Comfort
When an expectant mother requires an emergency C-section, everyone in a birthing center mobilizes into action. Everyone except for the baby’s father.
Test Your Colorectal Cancer Knowledge
Did you know? Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States, affecting men and women alike. In honor of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, take this quiz to test your colorectal cancer knowledge, and talk to your healthcare provider about your questions and concerns about colorectal cancer.
Carroll Hospital Receives Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation
Carroll Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) was recently awarded Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). The designation recognizes the hospital’s ED for providing excellent care for older adults.
How to Choose a Primary Care Provider
Finding a primary care provider may be the most important thing you do for your health. In fact, research shows that patients who see a primary care provider have, on average, 33 percent lower annual health care expenses and a 19 percent lower mortality rate than patients who don’t.
But choosing the right primary care provider is just as important. When you trust your doctor, you’re more likely to schedule regular appointments and ask questions that can make a difference in the quality of your care.
Here are some basic guidelines to follow when trying to find a good match.