Understanding the perimenopause transition For many women, perimenopause begins quietly and often unexpectedly. Periods may become irregular. Sleep may be harder to come by. Mood, energy or focus can feel different than they used to. Too often, these changes are dismissed as stress, aging or simply a busy phase of life. In reality,...
Spending time outdoors whether at day camp, overnight camp or on a family camping trip often means coming into contact with plants you don’t think twice about. But for many families, an itchy rash a day or two later can quickly become an unwelcome part of the experience. [caption id="attachment_60025" align="alignleft" width="200"] Holly Tuyls, NP[/caption] “Not every rash...
Spending time outside is one of the best parts of summer, whether your child is heading to day camp, staying overnight or your family is planning a weekend in the woods. Along with all that fresh air and activity, bug bites and stings are almost guaranteed. Most of the...
Emmy McCuddy is the kind of rambunctious little girl who wants to keep up with the bigger kids in her neighborhood — always ready for an adventure. When Emmy was 3, she was jumping on a trampoline with neighbor kids when she landed awkwardly on...
Before heading out for day camp, overnight camp or a family camping trip, most families focus on the basics — clothes, food and gear. But one of the most important things to bring is something you hope you won’t need: a well-prepared first-aid kit. [caption id="attachment_59930" align="alignleft" width="248"] Sean Crabtree, PA, Family Medicine[/caption] “A lot...
Like many of us, when Kim Johnson experienced troubling health symptoms, she tried to explain them away. She felt sluggish, was having difficulty sleeping, snored and struggled to breathe when she was lying in bed. “I was afraid of the inevitable,” she said. “I thought I...
Steady progress continues on the exterior of the new Memorial Hospital patient tower as crews install the curtain wall system that will define the building’s look and protect everything happening inside it. In total, 1,432 curtain wall panels are being installed on the tower, and recently...
For months, Ed McKeough had been living with a nagging soreness in his legs, the kind that felt like he had simply overdone a workout. But the pain didn't go away. It got worse. By the time he and his wife, Sue, arrived in Florida for what...
The symptoms of stress can show up in unexpected ways. In men, they may appear as irritability, anger, poor sleep, lack of focus or low motivation — signs that are often dismissed or brushed off. In our latest Medical Minute video, Beacon Kalamazoo Family & Internal...
For EMT Katie Ohda, living in pain wasn't an option. Katie's shoulder problems began when she was a high school freshman and a dedicated softball player. She waited nearly five years before seeking help. By then, the labrum in her shoulder was completely torn. A prior...
