By Karen PetersonDirector of DevelopmentWellStone As a mother of two, I’ve made countless trips to local Emergency Departments. Our girls had split chins, broken arms, fever seizures, and more. We knew, without question, that to get our children’s physical emergencies appropriately assessed, diagnosed, and treated, we went to the ER. If only it were that … Continue reading Pediatric Wing Coming to WellStone
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Achieve Your Health Goals with Yoga Therapy
By Sarah Cummins - Founder of Waterfall Yoga TherapySomatic Yoga Therapist, Pain Management, and Senior Fitness SpecialistC-IAYT, E-RYT500, CPT, YWT, YACEP As a retired military spouse and business owner in the field of yoga therapy, one of the most common questions I get asked is “what is yoga therapy?” Often confused with mainstream yoga, yoga therapy … Continue reading Achieve Your Health Goals with Yoga Therapy
Expanding City & What This Means for the Healthcare Community
By Adilene Guzman Community and Marketing Office Coordinator Happi Health In 2022, Huntsville was selected as the best city to live in, within the Unites States. (NewsNation) Our city is growing and thriving, and we can see it all around us. We have noticed that our traffic is much heavier, construction is abundant, and rent/mortgage rates have increased. … Continue reading Expanding City & What This Means for the Healthcare Community
We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym Who Are We?
By Vanessa and Joaquin Tucker- Owners We Rock The Spectrum Kids GymVanessa and Joaquin Tucker are the owners of a new kid’s gym in Owens Cross Roads. They have two boys Julian (7), and Vincent (6).Vanessa had a vision to provide her son Julian, who is on the autism spectrum, a resource for him to … Continue reading We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym Who Are We?
The Impact of the Military on Hearing Health
By Anita Giles MS, CCC-A AudiologistPhysicians Hearing Center WWI (1914-1918) was fought in the trenches using machine guns and poisonous gas. WWII (1939-1945) was fought using modern artillery and machines, utilizing more airplanes, ships, tanks, and submarines. The development of the atomic bomb was the catalyst ending WWII. What does this have to do with … Continue reading The Impact of the Military on Hearing Health
I Have Your Back and You Have Mine – Right?
By Major General U.S. Army (RET) Paulette RisherPresident/CEO, Still Serving Veterans The expression “I have your back” is commonly used in the Veteran community and beyond. Apparently, the expression heralds back to the time when warriors fighting with swords literally stood back-to-back in mutual support and protection. However, for me, I like the powerful metaphor … Continue reading I Have Your Back and You Have Mine – Right?
Discussing Veteran Health Concerns & Accessibility
By Taneia Surles, MPHCommunity Outreach CoordinatorVeteran healthcare is offered through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for health concerns like disability, service-related injuries, and ailments, with no added costs at a veteran’s hospital. However, veterans can experience other issues after service that aren’t always treated or covered at veteran hospitals. An overlooked issue is … Continue reading Discussing Veteran Health Concerns & Accessibility
What are the Warning Signs and Risk Factors for Suicide?
By Taneia Surles, MPHSince 2008, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month has been nationally recognized in September. This month-long holiday aims to raise awareness about suicide, share resources, and support those dealing with suicidal thoughts. With the stigmas and taboos around suicide, organizations like the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) want to shift society's negative perceptions … Continue reading What are the Warning Signs and Risk Factors for Suicide?
Hearing Health—Treating Hearing Loss
By Anita Giles MS, CCC-A AudiologistPhysicians Hearing Center Life is about relationships—those that we have now and those that we have had. The loss of relationship and the ability to share life with someone you love can occur by distance or death, but it also occurs when someone can’t hear well enough to communicate or … Continue reading Hearing Health—Treating Hearing Loss
Healthy Aging and Alzheimer’s
By Unity Psychiatric Care Huntsville Editor’s note: September is both Healthy Aging Month and World Alzheimer’s Month. Although treatment is readily available and necessary, Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are not a typical part of aging. In fact, studies have shown by improving our health through lowering blood pressure, exercising, and not smoking we … Continue reading Healthy Aging and Alzheimer’s
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