BY HEALTH TOPIC:
Looking for more information on a specific healthcare service, condition or disease? Need tips on nutrition, diet and exercise? We provide all that information and more in our blog, also known as “Health Topics.”
You can browse all educational articles written by Memorial Regional Health on this page — organized by health topic on the top, and by publication (e.g. Living Well and Craig Press) toward the bottom.
Primary Care/General Health Articles
Articles in this section are related to any general healthcare services, such as family medicine, dermatology and more!
Meet Our New Provider: Welcome, Lindsey Harr, PA-C!
Lindsey Harr pictured with her husband, Nate, and her dog, Summit! Meet Our New Provider: Welcome, Lindsey Harr, PA-C! Introducing MRH’s newest primary-care provider, Lindsey Harr, PA-C [...]
Holiday Drinking: Tools to Help You Manage Your Intake
Holiday Drinking: Tools to Help You Manage Your Intake If you’re trying to drink less alcohol or maybe quit altogether, the holidays make it tough. Don’t miss any updates from Memorial [...]
Fall Sports and Concussions: When to Be Concerned, What to Do Next
Fall Sports and Concussions: When to Be Concerned, What to Do Next If you notice any symptoms, see your primary care provider right away Don’t miss any updates from Memorial Regional [...]
COVID-19 Articles
For any questions you have regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, you might find articles in this section to be helpful.
From the Interim CEO: Tough decisions required in face of state and federal mandate
Interim CEO Jennifer Riley discusses vaccine mandate's impact on MRH, how the hospital must move forward Interim CEO Jennifer Riley will always include a letter about the hospital's recent happenings in our [...]
‘You just feel like you can’t do enough’: COVID nurse shares her experience of caring for local patients [VIDEO]
‘You just feel like you can’t do enough’: COVID nurse shares her experience of caring for local patients MRH registered nurse describes what she’s seen over the past 1.5 years in the COVID [...]
The ‘twindemic’ of 2021: Preparing for flu season amidst COVID-19 influx
The ‘twindemic’ of 2021: Preparing for flu season amidst influx of COVID-19 cases Here’s how getting your flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine, booster can protect you from getting sick this fall and winter [...]
Pediatrics Articles
Looking for healthcare information for your child? You can find articles pertaining to an array of pediatric subjects here.
Well-child checks vs. sports physicals — what’s the difference? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Well-child checks vs. sports physicals — what’s the difference? Dr. Linda Couillard explains why these two common pediatric exams are not one and the same At Memorial Regional Health, we want [...]
Pediatric patient makes great strides with aid from his speech therapist
LOOK: Kimble Rose, pediatric speech therapy patient at MRH, works with his speech therapist, Colleen Boyle. Pediatric patient makes great strides with aid from his speech therapist Mother of patient shares [...]
Kids and the COVID-19 vaccine, other important immunizations
Kids and the COVID-19 vaccine, other important immunizations Dr. Linda Couillard explains why children should receive the COVID-19 vaccine among their other routine childhood vaccinations Our goal at Memorial Regional Health [...]
Women’s Health Articles
Find all educational articles related to OB/GYN, labor & delivery and general women’s health here.
Providing Women’s Health services, including GYN, to our community
Pictured: Robert Samuelson, MD Providing Women’s Health services, including GYN, to our community Here’s what a gynecologist does and how they play such an important role in women’s health [...]
New provider added to MRH Women’s Health team
New provider added to MRH Women’s Health team Dr. Bob Samuelson, gynecologist, will begin visiting with patients June 1 Want to be the first to know about new providers when they [...]
“It can happen to anybody”: Patient with no family history of breast cancer gets tumor surgically removed
“It can happen to anybody”: Patient with no family history of breast cancer gets tumor surgically removed Routine mammograms and self-examinations at home can help with early detection, treatment [...]
Cardiology Articles
Looking for subject matter concerning the heart? Find our cardiology related health articles here.
February is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month Our new visiting cardiology specialist provides advice on how you can stay heart-healthy and prevent disease Do you want local healthcare information and tips sent straight [...]
The Diabetes Connection to Heart Disease and Stroke
By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health Nov. 9 is National Diabetes Heart Connection Day People living with diabetes are twice as likely to have a heart attack or stroke as people without [...]
Cardiovascular Disease Is the World’s Leading Cause of Death
By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health World Heart Day is Sept. 29 The most common ways to neglect your heart health include smoking, being overweight or obese, eating the wrong foods and [...]
General Surgery Articles
Our goal is to answer any and all questions you might have about surgery. Discover related articles here.
Men’s Health Month: Benefits of preventative care and screenings, including colonoscopies
Men’s Health Month: Benefits of preventative care and screenings, including colonoscopies Getting men to go to the doctor is statistically a national challenge — Dr. Jeff Womble discusses why preventative care and screenings [...]
Frequent Acid Reflux Could Point to More Serious Condition: GERD
By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health Nov. 17-23 is GERD Awareness Week From heartburn to acid regurgitation, the effects of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are not only uncomfortable, but they could also [...]
Living Well: Understanding Vein Ablation & Varicose Vein Treatments
Pictured above are Memorial Regional Health’s general surgery team: Dr. Jeff Womble and Dr. Dana Miller. The Details of Venous Reflux Disease and How Surgery Can Help Varicose veins [...]
Orthopedics Articles
If you’re looking for more information about orthopaedics and any other joint-related or physical therapy articles, find our collection here.
Heart Scan Saves Man’s Life
Heart Scan Saves Man’s Life Want to hear other incredible patient stories like Todd's? Don’t miss a beat when you sign up for our Living Well e-newsletter here. [...]
Orthopedics: A New Shoulder, A New Start
Shoulder Replacement at Memorial Regional Health: A New Shoulder, A New Start Want to hear other incredible patient stories like Mark's? Don’t miss a beat when you sign up for our Living [...]
Knee Replacement at Memorial Regional Health: Patient Receives All His Care Close to Home
Knee Replacement at Memorial Regional Health: Patient Receives All His Care Close to Home Tom Kleinschnitz discusses the convenience of his surgery and physical therapy at MRH Want to hear other [...]
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Living Well Articles
Every quarter, Memorial Regional Health releases a Living Well magazine to the community. Most recently, we added a virtual publication of Living Well that gets sent out via an emailed newsletter. Here’s where you can find the collection of those articles!
Spring Allergies? How to Feel Better All Green Season Long
Spring Allergies? How to Feel Better All Green Season Long If you suffer from spring allergies, you don’t need us to tell you it’s allergy season. Here in Craig, [...]
MRH Orthopedic Surgeon’s Journey: Bringing Healing Touch to Vietnam Community
MRH Orthopedic Surgeon's Journey: Bringing Healing Touch to Vietnam Community Picture yourself in an unfamiliar and humid environment, surrounded by unfamiliar faces and equipment, with language barriers challenging every [...]
Letter From Our CEO: Access to Healthcare for All
Letter From Our CEO: Access to Healthcare for All Don’t miss any updates from Memorial Regional Health by signing up for our every-other-month Living Well newsletter here. [...]
Craig Press Health Articles
Did you see a health story in the Craig Daily Press you wanted to read again or share online? Check out our recently published articles here.
Just Say ‘No’ to Raw Cookie Dough
By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health With Holiday Baking Season in Full Force, Beware of the Dangers That Lurk in Uncooked Doughs and Batters What’s one or two little licks of raw [...]
Play It Safe This Winter With Smart Injury Prevention Techniques
By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health Tips on Keeping Your Risk for Injuries Low This Winter With so many winter sports and recreational activities to enjoy this season, there are multiple injury [...]
Working Together for Better Concussion Recovery
By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health When a Child or Teen Suffers a Concussion, Treatment and Recovery are a Collaborative Effort Concussions are an event that cause the brain to suddenly move [...]