When a person receives a life-altering diagnosis, such as diabetes, very often they begin to experience symptoms of depression, adding layers of complexity in treating an already complex disease. “Certainly with any diabetes diagnosis there is a process of grieving,” said Matt Denhalter, licensed clinical social worker with Intermountain Cedar City Hospital in Utah. “But… Read more »
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TeamCME Announces Plans to Offer Training for New DOT Oral Fluid Drug Testing
Since its founding in 2010, TeamCME has created a nationwide network of certified medical professionals to provide Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals and testing. Their unique combination of certification and educational resources provides these providers with the most up-to-date training and information. In response to the DOT’s recent decision to allow oral fluid drug testing,… Read more »
High Blood Pressure Before or During Pregnancy Can Lead to Complications for Mom and Baby
About half of Americans have high blood pressure (hypertension) and many of them don’t know it. That’s because many people have no symptoms at all, or the symptoms are hard to recognize. If a woman is thinking about getting pregnant, and has high blood pressure, it’s important to have it under control before becoming pregnant…. Read more »
Intermountain Health Experts Suggest Physical Therapy Can Improve Body Strength and Reduce Chronic Pain
Many people see physical therapy as only necessary after a serious injury or surgery, but Intermountain Health caregivers say that physical therapy actually has many benefits including making someone stronger and reducing pain. Physical therapists help their patients with specific exercises and education for areas of the body they’re having trouble with to improve strength… Read more »
Knee Pain Relief Exercise Routine from Intermountain Health
Knee pain is often caused by weakness and tightness in the muscles and tendons that connect to the knees. “This can lead to a negative interference with everyday life,” said Jeffrey Beck Intermountain Health exercise specialist. Fortunately, he said, there are some simple things individuals can do to relieve pain that don’t involve surgery or… Read more »
