At Main Street Hospital, a team of primary care physicians on our medical staff, including internal medicine specialists, pediatricians, and family practice physicians who are ready to serve you and your family by providing a lifetime of care. After all, when it comes to your health and the health of your family, seeing a primary care physician on a regular basis and building a long-term…
Monthly Archives
June 2014
America The Obese
There’s nothing beautiful about America’s obesity problem. Just consider these alarming facts:
• An estimated 69 percent of American adults are either overweight or obese.
• Almost 36 percent of American adults are obese. That will increase to 44 percent by 2030 if rates don’t change.
• Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in…
Wound Care Services (8pg)
Do you have a wound that isn’t healing properly?
If you do, you’re not alone. It could be an ulcer on your foot, for example. Or a burn that is still not healing after a month. An estimated 6.5 million Americans suffer from a non-healing wound that is serious enough to require professional treatment. Fortunately, we offer Wound Care Services that provide assessment and treatment as well as…
Do You Need A Bone Density Test? (8pg)
Quick. Answer these two simple questions.
1. Are you a postmenopausal woman or a man age 50 or older?
2. Have you recently broken a bone?
If you answered “Yes” to both questions, it’s time to talk to your doctor about having a bone density test to check for osteoporosis. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, a bone density test is the only way to diagnose osteoporosis,…
Live What You Learn (8pg)
Just Do It!
You don’t have to be a marathon runner to enjoy the many health benefits produced by exercise. Just set aside 30 minutes at least five times a week on your daily calendar. If that’s not possible, try three 10-minute or two 15-minutes sessions. What’s important to remember is that you need at least two hours and 30 minutes of aerobic exercise each week. Do something you enjoy,…
Are You At Risk? (8pg)
What are some of the dangers of not living a healthy lifestyle? Take this quick quiz to find out.
Do you smoke?
A female smoker has five times the risk of dying from heart disease than a non-smoker. For men, the risk is almost four times higher.
Do you exercise regularly?
Chances are, you don’t. More than 50 percent of American adults don’t get enough exercise that increases their heart…
Celebrity Spotlight: Niki Taylor (8pg)
Super Advice For Super Moms
Supermodel Niki Taylor Talks About Staying Active and Eating Healthy
Niki Taylor has graced the covers of hundreds of magazines, including Vogue, ELLE and Seventeen, during her 25-year modeling career. She’s also appeared as a spokesmodel for CoverGirl, Liz Claiborne, L’Oreal and Gap. It may sound like a glamorous life. But as a wife and mother of four…
CEO Message: Here’s To Your Health
For many of us, life just seems to be getting busier and busier. And now, with the start of a new school year, our days are becoming even more hectic, especially for families with school-age children. Unfortunately, as our schedules fill up, it becomes all too easy not to take care of ourselves with excuses like “Who has the time to exercise or prepare a healthy meal?” That’s the reason I…