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Read ArticleMedicaid study reinforces that housing is health care
Study finds Medicaid costs decrease when people with very low incomes have secure housing.
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Read ArticleWhen launching an exercise routine with arthritis, look for a custom fit
Patients with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis can pursue an exercise regimen. The key is customizing an exercise program to a patient’s capabilities.
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Read ArticleIs breakfast the most important meal of the day?
Providence registered dietitian Jill McCarty explains why eating breakfast every day is important and provides some healthy tips on when and what we should be eating.
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Read ArticleIt's time to heed the call to exercise more
We all know that exercise is good for us, but most of us find reasons not to do it. We should reconsider.
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Read ArticleDispelling myths about people who receive Medicaid
People who are covered by Medicaid have the same hopes and plans as anybody else, but often have access to fewer resources. When they need health care, Providence St. Joseph Health is there.
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Read ArticlePain in the nation: Policy ideas to save lives
Well Being Trust focuses on mental health and substance misuse while working closely with partners who will pursue policy in other areas to create a cohesive community-focused framework for well-being
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Read ArticleHow to recognize and reduce risk of UTIs in seniors and older women
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is common and recurrent in older adults, especially women. Letting a UTI linger without proper medical diagnosis or treatment can result in serious complications.
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Read ArticleEspecially for women: Answers about thyroid cancer
More women than men are diagnosed with thyroid cancer, but in many cases it’s extremely treatable. Here’s what women should know about thyroid cancer symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and management.
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Read ArticleBringing suicide out of the darkness: Raising awareness, removing stigma
Each one of us is on the front lines of the suicide epidemic. We can pay attention, ask questions, listen without judgment and be present for those who are suffering.
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Read ArticleWhat you need to know about the new stroke guidelines
You may have more time to get treatment for stroke, but you still need to act quickly to get to the hospital.
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Read ArticleAfter a rectal cancer diagnosis, choose the right surgeon
The most sophisticated techniques, the most advanced equipment and the most colorectal cancer surgical experience is found in the handful of high-volume centers like the Providence Cancer Institute.
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Read ArticleNeuro-oncologist guides patients through brain cancer diagnosis, treatments
Providence patients diagnosed with brain cancer now work directly with a specialist who focuses on them rather than simply on their illness and closely guides them through their course of treatment.
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Read ArticleWhy does your young athlete need an annual sports physical?
Just as sports can be for everybody, a pre-participation physical exam should be, too, especially for young athletes.
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Read ArticleCan you just butterfly it yourself?
Some cuts and abrasions require minimal treatment while others are serious enough to require a trip to the emergency room; all cuts, however, share a common pattern for assessment and treatment.
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Read ArticleMinimally invasive heart surgery keeps Spokane woman on her feet
Many patients with heart valve problems bounce back with the help of a minimally invasive procedure called TAVR. Providence is a leader in performing such surgeries.
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Read Article7 natural treatments for allergy relief
Allergy medication doesn’t seem to work? Consider one of these alternative treatments to alleviate runny nose, itchy eyes and other symptoms.
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Read Article6 reasons you need a primary care provider
Choosing and establishing a relationship with a primary care doctor should be as routine as annual maintenance on a home, yet many people avoid making this fundamental choice for their health.
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Read ArticleHousing is health care
A new series from a housing expert takes a deep dive into the relationship between housing and health.
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Read ArticleIt's tick season: Protect yourself
Cases of diseases transmitted by ticks and mosquitoes have grown rapidly over the last 13 years, which makes it more important to take steps to protect yourselves in the outdoors.
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Read ArticleDon’t be afraid of your mistakes
Sarah Sapora, self-love and health advocate, discusses how not to be afraid of making mistakes in life.
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