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.
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Medical Misconception: Advance Practice Providers
Each month, we set the facts straight regarding a popular health and wellness myth.
This month’s myth: Patients must visit a medical doctor for quality care
For many patients, going to a doctor’s appointment doesn’t require a doctor. Instead, they’re part of growing trend of patients who receive care from a physician assistant (PA) or nurse practitioner (NP).
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.
Medical Misconception: Sunburn Treatment
With summer in full swing, many of us are spending more time outside.
If you’ve ever forgotten to apply—or re-apply—sunblock, you’re all too familiar with the tenderness and radiating heat that comes with sunburn. Some believe in folk remedies to cure the burn, but do they work and are they safe?
Working at Carroll Hospital: Xavier Douglas
Carroll Hospital’s mission is to be the heart of health care in our communities. Meet Xavier Douglas, food service aide, and learn why he enjoys working at Carroll Hospital:
“I was in a post-secondary program for people with disabilities, and they help people get jobs. I was a part of the TE@CH program, and that’s how I got my job here,” says Xavier. “It’s a friendly community, it’s a good place to work, and you get to meet people. I like the people who work with me.”
Interested in working at Carroll Hospital? Check our our Careers page.
Medical Misconception: Common Sleep Myths
Each month, we set the facts straight on a health and wellness myth.
This month’s myth: Physical activity is only beneficial in long sessions
For many, tossing and turning, late nights and early mornings, and snoring are just a part of a typical night’s sleep. But what is it doing to our health? This month, we debunk three common sleep myths:
New Peer Recovery Coaches Making a Difference
Many of us have experienced the pain of substance use disorder, whether we struggle with addiction ourselves or have known someone who has struggled. In recent years, this has become even more urgent because of the dangerously potent opioids that are in our communities.
Medical Misconception: Length of Physical Activity
Each month, we set the facts straight on a health and wellness myth.
This month’s myth: Physical activity is only beneficial in long sessions
With hectic schedules as the norm nowadays, many individuals have trouble carving out a set time to exercise each week. But that doesn’t mean they can’t find time in their day to incorporate bits of meaningful activity that can benefit their overall health.
Hospice Care: ‘A Road Map for the Family’
Lee and Louna Primm have turned to Carroll Hospice during some of the toughest times in their lives.
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.