Nearly 50,000 people in the United States die from pneumonia each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For most patients, pneumonia can be treated with oral antibiotics, rest and fluids. More serious cases may require a hospital stay to deliver antibiotics intravenously and to allow health care providers to monitor breathing….
Serving as the nurse manager of the emergency department at Norton Audubon Hospital keeps Renée Cecil, R.N., on her toes, but it’s taking on the personal challenge of teaching Hands-Only CPR that keeps her hopping. “As a nurse I see the devastation caused by a heart attack and empathize with family and friends who wish…
For years, Denise Valente suffered from a nonmalignant fibrocystic breast condition. Her breasts would get tender, swollen and lumpy, and she would have the cysts aspirated. It was so predictable, in the words of the 58-year-old Valente, “I got pretty nonchalant about it.” Then in 2010, she discovered a lump in her right breast that…
The surest way to know whether you are maintaining a healthy weight is to know your body mass index (BMI). An unhealthy BMI can lead to many serious health conditions. It also can keep you from living the life you want to live. You have the power to change your life. Find your BMI here…
I came across a news article that finally validated my coffee habit. The study touts that drinking coffee is tied to a lower risk for developing multiple sclerosis (MS). And we’re not talking one cup, but upward of five full cups of coffee a day. But then that little voice of reason that likes to…
As you probably know by now, I have two children: my kind, silly, dramatic and oh so rambunctious Jude, age 6; and my precious, affectionate, sassy and bossypants of a girl, Bryce, age 3. My husband and I work full-time; our kids go to two different schools and are into their own extracurricular activities (that…
Bob Beatty has achieved tremendous success as head football coach at Trinity High School in Louisville. In his 16 years at the helm, the Shamrocks have won 11 state titles and are consistently ranked among the top football programs in the country. “From our players to our coaches, we have the desire to outwork anybody,”…
Rolando M. Puno, M.D., is known for donating his talents. The spine surgeon at Norton Leatherman Spine Center has performed probono surgeries for children around the world. “I have an opportunity to help people who otherwise couldn’t receive medical treatment,” Dr. Puno said. His most recent case came from nearly 8,000 miles away. Just a…
We all know water has zero calories, but did you know that drinking just a little more each day can dramatically improve your health? New research from the University of Illinois suggests that adults who drink as little as 1 percent more water every day can experience better health, including weight loss and increased productivity….
It’s OK to admit that you’ve already purchased, if not actually opened, at least one package of Peeps as we head toward Easter. In the U.S., we buy more than a whopping 700 million Peeps at this time of year. That’s more than two colorful squishy marshmallow treats for each and every person in America….
Rolando Puno, M.D., orthopaedic spine surgeon with Norton Leatherman Spine Center, created the world’s first polyaxial pedicle screw in the early 1980s — an important invention for spine surgeries that require the placement of rods and screws. His invention was first used in a human in 1988 at Norton Hospital. The polyaxial pedicle screw allows…
If you’ve had spine surgery to remove a damaged disc, there’s a chance you have an implant invented by a local surgeon. Rolando Puno, M.D., orthopedic spine surgeon with Norton Leatherman Spine Center, invented the Epicage System — a spacer that replaces a damaged disc between two vertebrae. Unlike previous methods, Dr. Puno’s design allows…