Going Down the Wrong Pipe – Am I Swallowing Right?
You’ve probably heard, ‘I’m okay, it just went down the wrong pipe,’ paired with coughing for the next few minutes. All of us have difficulty swallowing once in a while, but how do you know if your swallowing is appropriate or not? And why does it matter if you’re swallowing accurately? Keep reading to find […]
Tennis Elbow… But I Don’t Play Tennis
With today’s technology over use, what we call tennis elbow might need to be called texting or computer elbow in the future. The medical term for tennis elbow is Lateral Epicondylitis. It is an injury involving the extensor muscles of the forearm. These extensors originate on the lateral epicondylar region of the humerus; thus the medical name. It is a […]
Letter From Seth: Preventive Care is Important
As the president and CEO of Riverview Health, I spend a lot of time talking about the care provided here. This past fall, I got to see it all firsthand from a patient’s perspective. And I’m happy to report that I had a great experience. Late last summer, at age 51, I finally got around […]
From Land to Completion: Riverview Health Westfield Hospital
Anyone who regularly drives by the intersection of U.S. 31 and State Road 32 has seen the exciting evolution of Riverview Health Westfield Hospital. The hospital features the area’s first combined ER and urgent care, which means you only have to come to one place when you’re sick or injured, and you will be guided […]
Riverview Health Westfield Hospital: More Than 100 Years in the Making
It’s a hot Wednesday morning in June, and Jane Morton is doing what she does every Wednesday—waiting for someone to walk through the doors of Riverview Health so she can greet them with a warm smile and offer a friendly “hello.” Morton, 85, has been volunteering as a greeter at Riverview Health on […]
Maintain—Don’t Gain
By Katie Boscia, RD, IBCLC, CDE ‘Tis the season for holiday weight gain. This year instead of gaining the average 5-12 pounds and then working it off in the new year, try to stay on top of the pounds by using the following tips. Stay Active. It’s that time of year when it gets colder […]
What is a Health Risk Assessment (HRA)?
By Mindi Matthews, MBA, CHWC Most wellness programs usually ask participants to complete a brief questionnaire that summarizes key health information. This questionnaire—often referred to as a health risk assessment or HRA—then generates a statistical estimate of that person’s overall health risk status. HRAs help identify health issues and should provide a feedback mechanism or […]
4 Things Women Should Know About Ovarian Cancer
By Cameual Wright, MD Riverview Health Physician OB/GYN The term “cancer” is typically one that people avoid. But rather than ignoring it, becoming educated about it can be our greatest weapon against it. This is especially the case for women when it comes to ovarian cancer as it can fly under the radar. With that […]
Fruits and Veggies–On Sale and In Season
By Brittany Wonnell, MS, RD Many of us believe eating healthy is hard to do on a budget. Depending on the time of year, certain produce items are cheaper and more readily available than others. As grocery stores or your local farmers markets get an influx of produce, they may put some on sale to […]