Why Data Matters
By Mark Smith, Director of Population Health PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) estimates that in 2016 total healthcare spending will increase by 6.5 percent from 2015. Even though this estimate greatly exceeds the overall consumer price index, the rate of growth in healthcare spending has steadily declined from 11.9 percent in 2007. Still, healthcare insurance premiums are a […]
Get Off the Couch and Explore Your Community
By Brittany Wonnell, RD Did you know Hamilton County has been ranked first in overall health outcomes for the past six years, according to countyhealthrankings.org? Whether you live or work close to Hamilton County, there are endless opportunities for you to improve your overall health and wellbeing. Get out of the house with your family […]
By the Numbers: Why Cholesterol Matters
Jennifer Carr, registered nurse in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Cholesterol. We see messages about it on cereal boxes, television and the web. But what does it all really mean? Jennifer Carr, a registered nurse in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation at Riverview Hospital helps us weed through all the cholesterol clutter. Simply put, cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance that naturally […]
Yoga versus Pilates…what’s the difference?
As a yoga and Pilates instructor, I am often asked what the difference is between the two practices. In reality, it’s actually easier to show someone than try to explain it. While they definitely complement one another, they are two distinct forms of exercise. Yoga has been around for literally thousands of years. The word […]
“Berry” good recipe ideas!
Spring and summer are a great time to start thinking berries! Strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and more are soon going to be in season! Registered Dietitian, Laura Kenny, offers several “berry-licious” quick and easy snack ideas! Spread Neufchâtel cheese and strawberry jam on whole-grain bread, and layer with sliced strawberries. Mix together blackberries and a splash […]
Ready, set, run!
[fgallery id=1 w=450 h=385 bg=2a6ebb t=0 title=”Underground Railroad Run 2011″] Hundreds of runners and walkers braved the chilly temps this past Saturday to participate in the Westfield Washington Education Development Foundation’s annual Underground Railroad Run, sponsored by Riverview Hospital and others. The event supports college scholarships for Westfield High School seniors as well as teacher […]