Hamlin was given oxygen, an IV and then placed onto a stretcher and eventually transported off the field by ambulance. The decision was initially made to suspend the game during the event, and then later to postpone it and end play for the night. In a truly miraculous turn of events, possible only because of the […]
Medical Minute: Establishing a relationship with an OB/GYN
Experts recommend establishing a relationship with an OB/GYN during the teen years. Consistent access to care can really be key not just for when something goes wrong, but for routine checkups that help you feel safe and secure that your needs are being met. In this Medical Minute, OB/GYN Stella Walvoord, MD, shares what to […]
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Medical Minute: Flu prevention tips
After a two-year decline in the overall rate of flu cases within the United States, which was likely related to improved hygiene and lessened social behavior during the COVID-19 epidemic, the 2022 flu season has reversed the trend. Flu cases rose in 2022, and Prisma Health physician Megan David, MD, shared information about the 2022 […]
Organ donation: Your questions, answered
Transplant surgeon Todd Merchen, MD, and transplant nephrologist Keith Superdock, MD, answered questions about kidney transplant surgery, organ donation and more, including: As well, Jodi Schirtz, a living kidney donor, spoke about her experience and what led her to make the decision to donate her kidney in May of 2009 to help a family friend with […]
