Your Health

Michelle Galen, MD; Family Medicine, Deaconess Clinic

A feeling of sadness that doesn’t seem to go away. Unexplained weight gain or weight loss.  Inability to focus. Fatigued but just can’t sleep.  If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing major depression episodes caused by a disease called Major Depressive Disorder or MDD.  If you have MDD you’re not alone. Depression affects 15.7 million American adults.

Dominic Cefali, MD, PhD, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, The Deaconess Heart Group

In my nearly 20 years of practice, I've had thousands of patients tell me that they can look back and recognize symptoms they were having prior to their heart attack--certain "warning signs" in the days/weeks/months leading up to the heart attack.

Lu Weil, Injury Prevention Coordinator, Deaconess Regional Trauma Center

Motorcyclists have all the same rights and privileges as any motor vehicle driver on the road. This means they are entitled to their space on the road, no matter the size of their ride. This also means that they must follow the same road laws as other vehicles, including keeping a safe distance from other vehicles. Remember to “share the road” with motorcyclists, and to be extra alert to help keep motorcyclists safe. 

Dr. Vivien Tucker, Family Medicine, Deaconess Clinic Darmstadt

In my career I’ve treated thousands of urinary tract infections. They’re very common, can be quite painful, and can cause serious complications if untreated. 

Michael W. Luy, MD, Internal Medicine, Deaconess Clinic Downtown
 
June is Men’s Health Month, a time for men to reflect on ways they can better care for themselves to be at their best for themselves and their families.