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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Massage and Pregnancy
Perinatal massage is therapeutic bodywork that supports you as your body goes through the many changes of pregnancy. From physical to emotional symptoms, a massage from a specially trained massage therapist can help alleviate multiple symptoms as well as produce an overall sense of relaxation and well-being.
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.
Peer Recovery Specialists: Using Life Experiences to Help Others
At Carroll Hospital, we are fortunate to have three hospital-based peers and one community Overdose Survivors Outreach Program (OSOP) peer. Mike, Megan, Scott and I have our own unique story of how addiction and/or mental health took control of our lives and how we overcame those struggles.
Bid on Vibrant Pop Art and Support Our Hospital
Love pop art and supporting your community hospital? Bid on four pieces from artist Steve Kaufman, former assistant to Andy Warhol, during the Carroll Hospital Auxiliary Ball’s online auction.
Eight Tips for Breastfeeding Success
While expecting a baby, you think about getting the room prepared, picking names, registering for gifts and maybe taking a childbirth class. But, after having a baby, many parents wish they would have learned more about breastfeeding and how to be successful.
In honor of National Breastfeeding Month, here are eight tips I wish someone had told me about breastfeeding when I was young (and not a lactation consultant!):
Take a breastfeeding class before delivery.
Carroll Hospital offers a virtual class once a month. Breastfeeding is natural, but there is a learning curve for all new mothers and their infants.
It’s all about the latch!
Breastfeeding should not hurt if the infant latches properly with a wide-open mouth. Have the lactation consultant work with you in the hospital during your stay.
Learn different ways to hold the baby as you nurse.
Lying down to nurse can be helpful when you are tired.
Feed throughout the night at first.
This will help bring in an excellent milk supply and assure that your baby will start gaining weight quickly.
Babies are fussy, irritable and eat a lot the second day and night.
Feeding frequently is called cluster feeding. It is normal newborn behavior. The baby needs to cluster feed to bring in your milk supply. It is exhausting, but it will not last too long.
Use it or lose it.
The best way to make more milk is to feed the baby. An “empty” breast makes more milk.
Don’t wait too long to introduce a bottle.
By 3 to 4 weeks of age introduce a bottle of your pumped breastmilk to your baby and learn how to pace bottle feed (which gives your baby more control of the feeding pace).
Attend a breastfeeding support group.
Mother-to-mother support is so helpful to continuing your journey and help you meet your goals! Carroll Hospital’s breastfeeding support group meets weekly.
Angela Baublitz, RN, IBCLC, is a lactation consultant in Carroll Hospital’s Family Birthplace.
Support After a Hospital Stay
If you have been a patient in the hospital, you likely have been given a couple options for support when you are discharged: home health care or subacute rehabilitation. But what does each of these options entail?
The Role of Your Primary Care Provider
As a health navigator, throughout the day I ask people the name of their primary care provider. Many share that they’ve seen their primary care provider for decades. But what happens if you do not have a provider or your provider retires?
February is Heart Health Month
The Tevis Center for Wellness has a number of programs planned in honor of Heart Health Month! Call 410-871-7000 for more information.
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.