[caption id="attachment_56914" align="alignright" width="457"] Vikki Jurgonski[/caption] For 60 years after recovering from rheumatic fever, Vikki Jurgonski needed careful heart monitoring. She knew that eventually, she would need heart surgery. “It’s just a weight on your mind all the time." But thanks to Dr. Troy Weirick, interventional cardiologist,...
[caption id="attachment_56899" align="alignright" width="425"] Terry Wolfinger[/caption] It started with a small sore on Terry Wolfinger's little toe — a small annoyance that refused to go away. “I didn’t think much of it at first,” Terry says. “But then it got worse.” Pain in his foot put a...
Why is it that every time you see a healthcare provider, they take your blood pressure? It’s due to a very good reason: high blood pressure (hypertension) is a leading cause of death the U.S., but it’s highly treatable. Johnny Gerardot, MD, a family medicine physician...
Antibiotics truly revolutionized the field of medicine when penicillin, the first antibiotic, was discovered back in 1928. Nearly a century later, we still rely heavily on antibiotics to treat a variety of illnesses, and it’s estimated that they save millions of lives worldwide every year. However,...
Would you recognize the signs of a heart attack if they happened to you? Because women may experience the signs of a heart attack differently, they may not know what to look for – and that means women run the risk of losing precious time...
Life changes when you can breathe again. An avid walker for years, Al Cover noticed his energy slipping away until an ultrasound revealed a serious heart condition. Al was diagnosed with aortic valve stenosis - a condition where calcium buildup on heart valves can become deadly...
[caption id="attachment_56799" align="alignright" width="365"] Jerry Roberts[/caption] Jerry Roberts had high standards when he was looking for a neurosurgeon—as anyone should. He wanted someone who would make decisions together. Someone who would listen to what mattered to him. Someone who could guide him through the pain of spine...
Are your kids getting enough sleep? Adequate rest is essential for everyone, as it affects learning, physical health and mental health. In addition, getting enough sleep supports the immune system and the body’s ability to heal. It’s known that children need more sleep than adults. We...
[caption id="attachment_56752" align="alignleft" width="548"] Melissa Cook watches over her children doing homework.[/caption] Parenting young children means embracing the beautiful chaos — and sometimes it takes a Herculean effort just to get them out the door. “It feels like Navy SEAL training to get them all ready and...
[caption id="attachment_56731" align="alignleft" width="422"] Christopher Riley[/caption] “I’m in my ninth year of battling brain tumors,” Christopher Riley shares. With the support of his medical team, family and the strength of his faith, he continues to overcome his medical challenges, practice law, serve his community and enjoy...
