Laura Bailey, Author at Beacon Health System

29 Mar

Medical Minute: Getting the most from your appointment with your doctor

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] You’ve booked your appointment with your doctor, but did you know there are a few things you can do in advance to prepare? Dr. Justin Grannell, family physician at Beacon Medical Group Bristol, shares some helpful tips, what...

20 Mar

Tackling headaches head-on: Common causes and when to seek care

Headaches are common among adults and are even chronic for some individuals. They can be annoying or a sign of serious health issues, and they can have a wide variety of causes. [caption id="attachment_54360" align="alignleft" width="257"] Dr. Eric Miller, family physician, Beacon Medical Group WaNee[/caption] We’ve compiled...

06 Mar

To snack or not to snack? Get the lowdown on healthy eating between meals

You just got home from running errands. It’s too early for dinner, but you’re feeling peckish. A voice in the back of your mind might be saying, “Stop! You’ll ruin your dinner!” But there’s a bag of potato chips sitting on the counter calling your...

28 Feb

The ABCs of ear infections: What parents need to know during earache season

Ouch! Most children will experience an ear infection – in fact, five out of six kids will get one or more ear infections by the time they turn three. That makes ear infections the top reason parents bring their child to a doctor. This time of...

14 Feb

Family trees and health histories: What’s important to share with your doctor?

Much like cherished family recipes or heirlooms, knowing your family's health history is a precious gift. Sharing your family's health history with your primary care doctor can be a crucial step in safeguarding your well-being. By understanding your family's medical background, your doctor can work with...

09 Feb

Just the two of us: Ways to celebrate Heart Month together

Couples share so much. Love and romance, of course, top the list! But they also share a home, interests, memories … and hypertension? That’s right. According to study findings published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, roughly half of married or partnered heterosexual couples...

26 Jan

When dry air gets the best of you: Staying hydrated for health in the winter months

In the summertime when we’re playing sports or mowing the lawn, we know to drink plenty of water. But did you know that it’s not uncommon to get dehydrated during colder times of year as well? [caption id="attachment_53974" align="alignright" width="300"] Shan Antony, MD, Memorial Family Medicine...

24 Jan

How donating blood helps saves lives

[caption id="attachment_53957" align="alignright" width="228"] Urban Cornett, MD, Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency[/caption] First-year Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency program physician Urban Cornett, MD, sees the immediate effects of blood donation in his work throughout the hospital. “Many patients that I work with are bleeding or have a...

23 Jan

Don’t throw in the towel! Six tips for sticking to your exercise program

The new year brings a rush of enthusiasm and new goals. Getting started is relatively easy, but keeping up that momentum is a lot more challenging. Case in point: Everyone seems to know that the gym is crowded in January, but the crowd begins to...

15 Jan

Beacon trauma surgeon receives Martin Luther King, Jr. Day recognition

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Beacon Health System Chief of Trauma Services Dr. Scott Thomas was presented today with a Drum Major for Community Service Award during the 38th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Recognition Breakfast at Century Center in South...

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