As I write this blog entry, I have a 13-year-old son at home who isn’t happy with me. In fact, he believes that I am completely unreasonable and that I am responsible for ruining his ability to be entertained. Quite frankly, the latter half is true. Yes, by opening an app on my personal cell […]
This time of year brings change. School is starting again (which brings fall sports, studying and, for college students, moving). Long-planned summer vacations have been taken, and the world will soon shift like our schedules. Although the August heat says otherwise, the Autumn breeze will come, and we will soon greet another season in Arkansas. […]
In preparing your children to go back to school, you navigate to-do lists, buying new clothes and gear and coordinating rides to school. You’re looking forward to them meeting new friends and seeing old ones, learning new materials and joining new teams. And maybe you’re nervous because you don’t know what they will face each […]
JRMC General Surgeon, Michelle Eckert, knows a lot about guns. As a target shooter and gun owner, she spends as much time as possible sharpening her shooting skills. As a general surgeon on the JRMC Medical Staff, she sees the unfortunate results of careless gun handling. “When I’m on call in the emergency room, I […]
Physical activity is defined as movement that involves the contraction of muscles. Any activities we do throughout the day that involve movement (like housework, gardening, walking or climbing stairs) are examples of physical activity. Exercise is a specific form of physical activity. Exercise can be defined as “planned, purposeful, physical activity, performed with the intention […]
This heart month, we have encouraged community members to assess their heart health, make doctor appointments and put a “reset” on the commitment to living a healthy lifestyle. However, changing your lifestyle can be difficult without specific guidelines. You know that making choices like eating heart-healthy foods and exercising regularly can prevent heart disease, but […]
Weight loss: you might think of it as a bad word or a process that has worked for others but would never work for you. Maybe it’s something that you associate with hunger or failure – but you don’t have to. The truth is, weight loss is possible, but it takes permanent changes that continue […]
Right now, 6.7 million Americans are living with a chronic wound, and more than two million of those are suffering from a diabetic foot ulcer. April is Foot Health Awareness Month – a great opportunity to highlight the importance of foot health. Those with diabetes should be especially concerned with the health of their feet. […]
The JRMC School of Nursing will host an open house on Tuesday, September 19 from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Anyone interesting in learning more about beginning a career in nursing is invited to attend. Tours will be provided and the faculty and staff will be available to answer questions, including the financial aid coordinator. Also, […]
