Category: Health Tips
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A Parent’s Guide to Cold and Flu Season: How to Keep Kids Healthy
Cold and flu season often arrives just as kids settle into the school year, and stretches through the winter. Classrooms, sports, activities, and more time spent indoors can create plenty of opportunities for illnesses to spread. And a sick child can quickly disrupt the routines of the entire family. While it’s impossible to avoid every… Read full article
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Back-To-School Tips for Parents: 4 Healthy Habits to Help Kids Start the School Year Strong
The countdown to a new school year often brings a mix of excitement and anxiety for both children and parents. Moving from relaxed summer schedules to structured school routines doesn’t happen overnight, but with a little planning, families can make the transition much smoother. The weeks before school starts are the ideal time to rebuild… Read full article
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Orthopedic Care That Gets You Back to What You Love
Joint pain, injuries, and limited mobility can affect nearly every part of daily life—from how you sleep to how you work, exercise, and spend time with family. At Summit BMC, our Orthopedics team focuses on helping patients move more comfortably, heal more effectively, and return to the activities that matter most. As Central Oregon’s premier… Read full article
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Common Thanksgiving Injuries You Can Avoid
Thanks to ill-fated backyard “turkey bowls” and dangerous kitchen gadgets, Thanksgiving Day is among the busiest times at our urgent care clinics. With Thanksgiving approaching, there are a few common illnesses and injuries you’ll be grateful to avoid. Sports Injuries Even though you might be celebrating Thanksgiving a little differently this year, you may have… Read full article
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Tips to Prevent Pediatric Obesity and Diabetes
It’s an alarming statistic: one in every three children in the U.S. is obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). What is even more concerning is that research shows obese adolescents are more likely to remain obese in adulthood. With this increase in weight comes many risk factors, such as prediabetes… Read full article
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Hormonal Imbalance Symptoms: Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Hormones are crucial in regulating nearly every function in your body, from metabolism and energy levels to mood and reproductive health. When they’re in balance, life feels good. But when they’re out of sync, they can cause a host of issues that can leave you feeling anything but yourself. Spotting the symptoms of hormonal imbalance early can… Read full article
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Heart Murmurs: When Should You Be Concerned?
Has your doctor recently informed you that you have a heart murmur? While many heart murmurs are harmless, it’s important to understand the potential causes and when to seek medical attention. Check out everything you need to know about heart murmurs below including diagnosis and the various treatment options that are available. What is a… Read full article
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Back-to-School: Mental Health in Children
School is in session again. By now your child has likely found their groove and settled into the new school year. While many kids look forward to seeing their friends again and starting classes, other children can find starting school to be more challenging. Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in children. Nearly… Read full article
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Memory Loss
If you’ve ever misplaced your keys, temporarily forgotten someone’s name or paused to remember why you walked into a room, don’t worry. It’s normal to experience occasional forgetfulness, especially as we age. But there are memory problems that can signal something more serious. Summit Health neurologist Mary Kelley, MD, gives us the scoop on memory loss… Read full article
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Four Things to Know About Disc Replacement Surgery
Most people experience neck or back pain at some point in their lives. For some, the discomfort is temporary. But for others, the pain persists, making everyday activities difficult. Neck and back pain can have many causes. One is the wearing down of spinal discs known as degenerative disc disease. At Summit Health, our orthopedists… Read full article
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Thyroid Disease: Q&A with an Endocrinologist
Your thyroid plays a big role in many of your body’s main functions. As an endocrine gland, it produces and releases hormones affecting your breathing, heart rate, digestion, and even your mood. Thyroid diseases occur when your thyroid over- or underproduces these hormones. Mary Carroll, MD, an endocrinologist at Summit Health, answers questions about thyroid… Read full article
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Blood Clots: Are You At Risk?
Your blood performs several important jobs. One is carrying oxygen and nutrients throughout your body. Another job is quickly forming effective clots if a blood vessel gets injured. What is a blood clot? A blood clot is a gel-like clump of blood cells and other substances that form to stop bleeding. After an injury heals,… Read full article
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What Is Low Libido? The Causes of Low Sex Drive
For some, having a low libido, or a reduced or absent sex drive is a delicate, embarrassing problem — especially for those in a long-term relationship or actively looking for a new relationship. For others, it’s a non-issue. Summit Health gynecology provider Tammy Bull, MD, encourages patients to talk openly about their sex lives with… Read full article
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Don’t Get Burned by These Summer Orthopedic Injuries
Here comes the sun, nature’s invitation to get outdoors for fun and fitness. But as temperatures rise, so do opportunities to get burned by an injury. Summit Health Orthopedics outline these common orthopedic injuries, the activities that tend to cause them, and steps you can take to prevent spending a sunny day inside at the… Read full article
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Do I Have a Lyme Disease Rash?
Outdoor fireworks, backyard BBQs, and late night swims. Lyme disease is a common concern this time of year with most cases appearing between May and August. If you develop a rash and you may have recently been bitten by a tick, then you should see a provider as soon as possible. Lyme disease is an… Read full article