Holland Hospital
Today, it’s not usual to see people sporting an earbud or two when out and about. Headphones are an integral part of everyday life for many of us. Whether you’re at the gym, joining an online work meeting or listening to a podcast during household chores, chances are you’re using headphones multiple times a day.
Baby, it's cold out there. Let’s talk about cold-related injuries—including frostbite, hypothermia and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning—and how to be prepared for those bitter cold days ahead. Certain conditions put some people at greater risk for cold-related Injuries, so, to start, be mindful of the following:
If you are dealing with a specific health issue or looking to manage a chronic health condition, you may need to see a specialist. Typically, patients are referred to a specialist by their primary care provider but that may not be the best choice for the patient, especially if it means traveling far from home or waiting weeks (or even months) for an appointment.
Nearly half of millennials, the generation born between 1981 and 1996, do not have an established relationship with a go-to doctor. A recent survey conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that 45% of adults age 18 to 29 reported having no primary care physician.
Studies have shown that patients who have good relationships with their doctors tend to have better health outcomes. A strong doctor-patient relationship builds honesty, trust and open communication that enable a doctor to provide quality personal care.
A record number of Americans are leaving the workforce, with many stepping back, reflecting on their priorities and reconsidering what they’d like to do with their lives in light of the pandemic. But while the Great Resignation may be real, there are places where you can do more than just make money.
When the temperature starts to fall, being prepared for hazards can help you stay safe and avoid injury. Take note of these helpful reminders and tips for a safer winter.
Prepare Your Home
Sandy VanRavenswaay loves to spend time outdoors, especially gardening and going for walks. That all changed in December 2020. Two days before Christmas, she wound up in Holland Hospital’s ER with chest pain and elevated blood pressure.
How do you celebrate the “most wonderful time of the year” amid our new normal? The COVID-19 pandemic will likely change holiday traditions for most of us.
While helping to slow the spread of the virus should remain a priority, you can still enjoy the holidays. But you should be mindful of current COVID-19 levels in your community to weigh whether to attend, postpone, cancel or limit the number of guests to any in-person gatherings.
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