St. Mary’s Health is thrilled to welcome Melissa Lane, PT, DPT, WCC to our Physical Therapy Team!
St. Mary’s Health is thrilled to welcome Melissa Lane, PT, DPT, WCC to our Physical Therapy Team!
Bicycle and Motorcycle Helmet Safety
Bicycle and Motorcycle Helmet Safety By Sue Kangas, PA Wearing a helmet is one of the simplest and most important choices a bicyclist or motorcyclist can make. Whether someone is
Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment
Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment By Charity Robinson, MD Prevention is the foundation for good health care for all ages. We are most familiar with vaccinations and cancer screening, but
Building Safe Relationships in Our Community
Building Safe Relationships in Our Community By Michelle Sheffer, LMSW Behavioral Health Coordinator In our small community, relationships matter. We see one another at school events, local businesses, church, work,
Stroke Smart in the State of Idaho
Stroke Smart in the State of Idaho By Vanessa Brown, MD FAAFP Idaho has become a Stroke Smart state. A stroke is where a clot develops in the blood
Move Better, Feel Better: How Healthy Hips Support Your Back
Move Better, Feel Better: How Healthy Hips Support Your Back By Jake Foster, PA Low back pain is one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care. While
Childhood Vaccines and the Strong Patient-Doctor Relationship
Childhood Vaccines and the Strong Patient-Doctor Relationship Anna Fox, MD An infant went to the doctor for a checkup to include her first vaccines. The vaccines were not in the
Stress Reduction and Nature
Stress Reduction and Nature By Rebecca Katzman, MD I recently had the opportunity to talk with students at Orofino Elementary about stress and stress reduction. It was a good reminder
The Role of Nutrition in Preventing Osteoporosis
The Role of Nutrition in Preventing Osteoporosis By Nikki Walls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C Osteoporosis is often called a “silent disease” because bone loss can happen gradually over many years without
Struggling for Air: Essential Insights on Asthma
Struggling for Air: Essential Insights on Asthma By Mary Curtis, Respiratory Therapy Manager May 5th marked World Asthma Day, an excellent opportunity to raise awareness about asthma! At Clearwater