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World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease

We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries, today is my day to …

Dr. Lindsey Hay Joins Boone County Family Medicine

BOONE, Iowa—The new member to the medical staff at Boone County Family Medicine has now begun her practice. The Boone County Hospital wants people to welcome J. Lindsey Hay, M.D., to the Boon…

10 of the Best (and 5 of the Worst) Hospitals

Going to a great hospital can make all the difference when you need care. This list makes it easy to see how your local hospital stacks up.

8 Things ER Doctors Refuse to Have in Their Homes

By Lisa Lombardi<br>Emergency room physicians see all kinds of grisly stuff, which made us wonder: What products do they consider so hazardous t...

How hospitals could be rebuilt, better than before

10 Horrifying Things Doctors Don't Tell You

As a modern culture, we tend to put our faith wholeheartedly in doctors. They're the experts, and more often than not we take their advice without question

What is the difference between coinsurance and copayments?

Both coinsurance and copayments help save health insurance companies money by making the consumer responsible for a portion of a medical bill, but the two health insurance terms have very different definitions.

Choose the Right Care for Your Condition

As the health industry adds more treatment options, you may wonder which care type is the most appropriate for a certain health concern.

Does chiropractic care help with lower back pain?

About 1 in 5 Americans endure lower back pain, and adding chiropractic treatments to one's usual medical care may help in relieving it, at least a little.

Healthcare Providers Who Treat Back Pain

For persistent or serious back pain, it’s time to see a back pain doctor or one of these other healthcare professionals who treat back pain on a regular basis.

Back pain care and prevention

It’s estimated about 80 percent of people will suffer from low back pain in their lifetime. Knowing what to do when the time comes is important.

What to expect at your primary care visit

With increased in-person and virtual care options, OSF HealthCare expands access to health care and creates more ways to manage your health.

Knowing When to Seek Medical Care for Chest Pain

Pain or discomfort that arises anywhere from the top of the abdomen to the base of the neck is considered to be chest pain. There are many possible causes of chest pain, including minor medical issues such as muscle strain.

Healthcare Is Ripe for Tools to Enable Value-based Collaborative Care

Game-changing value-based reimbursement models are radically altering the healthcare landscape.

Pain Assessment and Measurement in Neonates: An Updated... : Advances in Neonatal Care

e used to guide practice and research. The type of infant pain instrument chosen is a significant factor in guiding pain management practice. The purpose of this review was to summarize current infant pain measures by introducing a conceptual framework for pain measurement. Although more than 40 infant pain instruments exist, many were devised solely for research purposes; several of the newly developed instruments largely overlap…

Get the Care You Need, When and Where You Need It

Ascension care teams at St. Vincent's Healthcare start by listening in order to better understand you and your life—to care for the whole person. By knowing you well, your primary care doctor can offer you personalized care to help you live a healthier life and reach your goals.

Rejuva Skin Care & Wellness Spa

The Rejuva Skin Care and Wellness Spa offers the latest in medical expertise and is designed to provide clinical excellence in a uniquely comfortable and spa setting.

Easy cure: The Rise of Pain-Free Healthcare

We come across dozens of design breakthroughs and technological innovations daily--so many that it's easy to miss important trends emerging in the chaos all ar…

When to See a Healthcare Provider About Kidney Pain

Kidney pain can be caused by everything from trauma and infection to obstruction and cancer. Learn what the symptoms mean and how they may be treated.