Press Releases
American Heart Month: A Fresh Start for a Healthy Heart
Every February, the United States recognizes American Heart Month to raise awareness about heart health. This year, the Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention is focusing on hypertension, or high blood pressure, which is a leading risk factor for heart...
Heartland Regional Gastroenterology Clinic Introduces New Non-Invasive Test To Diagnose Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the intestine. It can cause cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, or constipation. According to the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders, IBS affects 25-45 million people...
Men’s Health Month: Making Prevention a Top Priority
June is Men’s Health Month, and Father’s Day is this Sunday, a time for men to consider what they are doing to stay healthy. In addition to eating right and exercising, men need to make sure they’re up-to-date on important health screenings like colonoscopies. This...
Boost Your Immunity With Sleep
As coronavirus cases, ebb and flow for the foreseeable future—taking steps now to boost immunity may improve your body fight viruses. One of the most beneficial ways people can improve the immune system function by getting 7-9 hours of sleep at night. ...
How Overworking Hurts Your Heart
Consistently logging long hours at work can leave you stressed and fatigued, but there’s a potential consequence that may not be readily apparent — a higher risk of heart-related complications. Your heart is no stranger to hard work — if you live 70 years, it may beat...
Diabetes and the Flu can be a Dangerous Combination
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and wants people to stay on track with their care during the COVID-19 pandemic and start of the flu season. “We’ve seen how avoiding the doctor and emergency room has negatively impacted the health of...
Sepsis: An Unrecognized Risk
Sepsis affects 1.7 million people in the U.S. annually, but Americans still know less about this potentially life-threatening illness than they do about rare diseases, such as Ebola and malaria. Sepsis occurs when an overwhelming response to an infection triggers...