JoAnn Geissbuhler, Director of Radiology at Southwest Health If you’ve ever thought about working in healthcare, there are numerous options to choose from that you may never have considered. Radiology may be the profession that is right for you. If you’ve ever seen an x-ray of a broken bone Radiologist Technologist took those images. These [read more]
Joshua Bruner, Physical Therapist, Southwest Health Just because the winter season is here again doesn’t mean you need to hang up your workout shoes just yet! A snow and wind forecast doesn’t have to limit your activity level! You can still maintain an active lifestyle despite the cold by participating in great winter activities. Read [read more]
The Eye Center at Southwest Health January is National Glaucoma Month, a time to spread awareness about the condition that puts pressure on the eye. The specific part of the eye that feels the intense pressure provides information to the brain, the optic nerve. If left untreated, glaucoma can eventually cause total blindness. While this [read more]
Our little corner of the world is not immune to the flu quickly spreading through the country. Like everywhere else, Southwest Health is feeling the effects of more people getting sick and the consequences spreading throughout our small community. During this flu season, an increase in cases of seasonal illnesses, especially the flu, is sending [read more]
Just take a breath. It’s the advice you’ve heard since you were a kid. However, it might be exactly what you need. The holidays can be a stressful time of year. It can feel like you need to give 100% of yourself to others, whether it’s your time, energy, or mental capacity to plan events [read more]
Grieving during the holidays can be an especially difficult time of year. Holiday-related events are the time to spend with loved ones, which can make it painfully obvious that someone is missing. If you are mourning the loss of loved ones this season, whether they just passed or they’ve been gone for years, here are [read more]
If you suffer from allergies, you know how frustrating it can be to feel like you’re allergic to your own life. Allergies can significantly impact your day-to-day life, whether you get a scratchy cough, runny nose, or watery eyes. Even if you’ve had allergies your entire life or developed them later in life, you may [read more]
Your body is constantly using and losing water. Even though the average human is about 60% water, you need to intake more than you use. If not, you’ll become dehydrated. This may cause blood clots, seizures, and other potentially fatal health issues. Dehydration can be mild or severe, and even a mild case can cause [read more]
For most employers, open enrollment typically runs between November 1st to December 15th every year. This is when business owners and employers will compile and distribute information to employees that include a review of each available policy. Employees then have the opportunity to make selections for healthcare coverage for themselves and their family members. This [read more]
November is National Gratitude Month, so it’s time to slow down and appreciate the world around you. Research has shown that people who practice gratitude daily are happier and healthier. If you’ve never intentionally practiced gratitude, you might not know where to start. So, let’s start with the basics. Showing gratitude is a simple way [read more]
