Your Health

Katy Ekstrom, MD, Deaconess Clinic Henderson - Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
 
Strep throat is one of the most common reasons I see children in my office. In most cases, it’s easily diagnosed and resolved with antibiotics, but sometimes strep throat can be serious--and confusing.

Chandrashekar Kumbar, MD, FACC, Deaconess Heart Group

In my 17 years here at Deaconess Heart Group, I’ve cared for many patients who have experienced sudden cardiac arrest; I’ve also heard many stories of those who did not survive sudden cardiac arrest. 

It's time to get your flu shot.  Find out the facts--and the myths-- about flu vaccines from Deaconess Clinic family medicine physician Dr. Holland.

Ingrown toenails are a common condition in which the side or corner of a toenail grows into the soft flesh next to it. The result is pain, redness, swelling and sometimes an infection. Learn how to prevent ingrown toenails, and when to see a doctor.

David Moore, MD, Deaconess Clinic Urology
 
If you’ve ever had a kidney stone, you know how extraordinary the pain can be. Learn more about how kidney stones form, how they're treated and how they can be prevented.