Your Health

Jared Kiernicki, PA, Orthopaedic Associates

If you’re experiencing pain in any joint—your knee, ankle, shoulder, hip, etc.—you need to know how to best treat it at home. It’s also important to know when it’s time to see a doctor.
 
 

Dr. Mary Ann Bieker, Internal Medicine, Deaconess Clinic Downtown

One third of the adults in the United States are obese--that is, they have a BMI (body mass index weight/height) greater than 30. It seems these days everyone is trying to diet to lose weight or simply be healthier.
 

Deborah Pfeiffer, MS, RD, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions

Learn some healthy shopping tips from registered dietitian Debbie P. from Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions.

Rubin Bahuva, MD, Gastroenterologist, Deaconess Clinic
 
You’ve likely heard of hepatitis, and you may’ve even heard that some types of hepatitis are identified by letters A, B, & C. I’m glad to be writing about this, as so many people don’t know enough about hepatitis. It’s a serious issue, as hepatitis can cause serious illness and severe liver damage. Hepatitis C in particular is of concern, as more than 3 million Americans are infected—mostly “Baby Boomers.” Hepatitis C is actually the most common reason people need a liver transplant.

Deaconess Editorial Staff
 
School is out, the weather is warm, and you need to keep the kids busy. Hours on the couch watching TV or playing video games isn’t something that will keep their bodies healthy.