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SALEM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL..Providing insight into treatment for pinkeye
August 28, 2011 Pinkeye, also known as conjunctivitis, is very common and usually associated with young children. more »»
Athletics and substance abuse: Risky business
August 21, 2011 High school athletes have been getting into shape and ready for their fall sports season…football, cross-country, volleyball, and golf. A mix of weather conditions has been thrown at the. more »»
SALEM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL..Can you spot heart disease?
August 21, 2011 If you feel healthy, you may think you've got plenty of time before you have to start worrying about medical issues like heart diseas. more »»
Laughter can be the best medicine
August 14, 2011 How long is your to-do list? Do you ever complete everything on your list? What is your reward for completing all of those things? Are you racing hard and fast to complete all those tasks? Do you... more »»
SALEM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL...Different factors can result in mosquito bites
August 14, 2011 While it may seem like some people “taste” better to mosquitoes, there are a few other factors that place a person at a greater risk for drawing the attention of this type of insec. more »»
Why is mayor stonewalling proposed audit?
August 14, 2011 I was amazed to read in today’s local newspapers (Aug. more »»
Quitting:?Bad habits are hard to break
July 31, 2011 By CATHY BROWNFIELD Family Recovery Center Old habits are hard to break. You have to want to be successful if you’re going to achieve the desired goal. more »»
People with disabilities are people first
July 24, 2011 Did you ever take the time to really examine the labels we put on people? He is "mentally ill"; she is an "addict"; he or she is "handicapped. more »»
Really??My ADD student can’t learn?
July 24, 2011 “How was school today?” Mom asks Junior when he comes in the door. “It was OK,” he answers, only because he can’t ignore his mother. She will ask again. “Do you have homework?” she asks. more »»
SALEM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL...Take care of your health during the heat wave
July 24, 2011 “Too much heat is not safe for anyone and is even riskier if a person is older or has health problems,” explained Family Practice physician Karl Getzinger, M.D. more »»
Unteachable? Really?
July 17, 2011 By CATHY BROWNFIELD Family Recovery Center Tom was lost and floating. He had been for some time. But he didn’t say anything and nobody else was paying attention to what was going on with hi. more »»
SALEM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL...Looking at myths and truths about COPD
July 17, 2011 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, known as COPD, is a lung disease in which the lungs are damaged and breathing becomes very difficult. more »»
SALEM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL... Lung cancer screening could be a lifesaver
July 10, 2011 There are only a few cancer diagnoses more terrifying than lung cancer. “This disease is responsible for about one-third of all U.S. cancer deaths every year,” explained Lawrence Schmetterer, M.D. more »»
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
July 10, 2011 The best way to lower the incidence of youth substance abuse is preventing it, say the experts who work with American yout. more »»
What ‘independence’ really means
July 3, 2011 There are various ways to celebrate Independence Day, which is tomorrow. more »»
SALEM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL...Don’t let the bed bugs bite
July 3, 2011 Reports of bed bugs, also known as Cimex lectularius, first indicated a widespread problem in the U.S. in 2006. more »»
War on drugs reaches 40th year
June 26, 2011 At the 40-year mark of Richard Nixon’s ‘War on Drugs,”it’s as controversial now as it ever was. If LEAP (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition) had its way, legalizing drugs would end the violence. more »»
SALEM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL...Kidneys play key role in range of blood pressure
June 26, 2011 Your kidneys play an important role in keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range. In turn, your blood pressure can also affect the health of your kidneys. more »»
GUEST REVIEW....Stage Left’s performance of ‘All Shook Up’ is Elvis for people who hate Elvis
June 20, 2011 By Charles Calabrese I didn’t like Elvis Presley when he was alive and my opinion of him hasn’t improved since his death in 197. more »»
Dear Dad:?How can I help?
June 19, 2011 Maria studied her father. He could retire this year, if he wanted to, but her mother insisted that, no, he was not ready to retire. more »» |
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