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Happy New Year, and welcome to another round of new rules and key numbers to help make sense of things. Here is a list of 2024 changes to Medicare, Social Security, retirement accounts and tax brackets. No one will be affected by all of them, but...

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people make it their new year goal to eat healthier. Some may choose to eat healthy for a new weight loss journey or a goal to have more energy, but many do not recognize the daily effect that healthy food has on...

On Thursday, January 11, Methodist Hospital hosted a virtual seminar designed to help people understand pre-diabetes and how to prevent and manage type-2 diabetes, from daily exercise to different types of diets to medications. “If you have...

Lifestyle and unhealthy choices can impact your immune system more than you may know, making it easier to get sick. To learn how to build a robust immune system, join family medicine physician Chike Okolocha, DO, as he leads Northwest Health’s next...

Learn some of our tips for complete health and well-being in 2024 and beyond. As we enter 2024 and reflect on goals for the new year, how will you ensure this year is your healthiest yet? Make sure you don’t miss a beat in 2024 with the keys to an...

With the press of a button, the “patient” starts hemorrhaging. His blood pressure begins to plummet. The nurses in the room must decide what to do next to save his life. Nurses may face this scenario in the Simulation Laboratory at Community...

If you are like so many Americans who are having difficulty finding long-term relief from painful, chronic acid reflux or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), it may be time to  consider a minimally invasive procedure that fixes the root...

In a strategic move to better align with its mission and vision, Healthcare  Foundation of La Porte announces a name change to Health Foundation of La Porte (HFL). The new name captures the organization's focus, emphasizing HFL’s understanding...

You feel extremely ill and have a persistent cough that will not go away. Do you have bronchitis, pneumonia, or neither? No one wants to be sick during the holiday season. With so many infections going around that present similar symptoms, the...

You finally made it safely inside your home from the harsh winter weather. Your thermostat may need a little adjustment as you prepare to get cozy and relax in the warm indoors. Everything seems perfect, but is your home really safe? Most people...