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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November is National Diabetes Month
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when an individual’s blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. It affects 37 million Americans, including adults and children. When diabetes is not managed properly, it can damage eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart, and it is linked to some types of cancer.
Meet Dana Mealing, NEW Community Nutrition Educator
Dana Mealing, R.D.N., L.D.N., is the new community nutrition educator in the Tevis Center for Wellness. Get to know Dana and her plans for upcoming nutrition programs.
Studio YOU
Did you know? Studio YOU, a specialty area in Carroll Hospital’s East Pavilion, offers an array of support items:
Supporting Transgender Individuals in the Community
As one of the Baltimore area’s primary healthcare institutions, LifeBridge Health is committed to supporting transgender employees and patients in our communities.
NEW! Jumpstart to Wellness Program
Do you want to get healthy but don’t know how to begin? Join us for Jumpstart to Wellness!
Carroll Hospital Foundation Awards $21,500 in Scholarships to Local Students
When Joy Goodie decided to change her career from being a behavioral health consultant in Carroll Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) to a registered nurse and ideally an advanced nurse practitioner, she wanted to avoid accumulating a huge debt when she graduated.
Keeping Your Mind & Body Active at Home
As many are staying home, it can be easy to feel helpless and anxious about the current circumstances surrounding the Coronavirus. However, it is important to continue to find ways to stimulate the mind, reduce stress through activity and nourish the body.
Mark Your Calendar for the Total Health Expo: October 27, 2018
Join us at the end of October for our 9th annual Total Health Expo!
This fun-filled afternoon of health and wellness takes place Saturday, October 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Carroll Hospital’s East Pavilion, located at 291 Stoner Avenue.