While you are outside enjoying the weather this spring and summer, don’t take the health of your skin for granted. Increased exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and premature aging of the skin.
Delaware County scores high in most health measures and was recently named the healthiest county in Ohio according to a study by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. But we lag behind in one critical area: the number of women who receive screening mammograms.
Organ and tissue donation gives everyone a chance to be a hero. The decision of just one person to become a donor can save as many as eight lives with organ donation and heal 50 others with tissue donation.
For hospitals nationwide, accreditation is an important indicator of excellent medical care. It reassures patients and the community that hospitals are meeting and often exceeding national quality and safety standards for care. It also helps hospitals recruit excellent physicians, nurses and other skilled caregivers.
Sleep is a foundation of fitness, but people often overlook its value, especially in comparison to diet and exercise. We need adequate sleep to maintain healthy functioning. Sleep rests and rejuvenates body and mind. It is essential for our physical and emotional well-being.
A colonoscopy allows us to look inside the large intestine (colon) for the presence of cancer or precancerous growths. It is one of our most important exams for men and women ages 50 and older.
The development of non-surgical procedures over the past 20 years has been one of our most remarkable advances in the treatment of heart disease.
Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women, responsible for about one-fourth of all deaths in the United States each year, and a major cause of disability. During Heart Health month in February, we like to take the time to remind people that small changes in diet, lifestyle and other habits can have a big impact on heart disease.