Vertigo and dizziness can be disruptive to day-to-day life, and can put you at a higher risk of severe injury from falls. A form of physical therapy known as vestibular therapy can help through customized treatment plans. Many patients can erase symptoms and get back to normal, sometimes in as little as one treatment session. [...]
Staying current with preventative screenings is especially important as you age, as it can help you catch serious illness while it is more easily treatable. Our East Campus Imaging Center offers state-of-the-art screening to help detect cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis and more. Talk to your primary care provider about your screening needs, and follow [...]
Regional One Health's Post-Rehab Wellness Program helps patients make a safe, healthy transition from physical therapy to a regular exercise routine. Personal Trainer Alexavier "Javi" Seals recently joined the team at the East Campus Center for Rehabilitative Medicine to lead the Post-Rehab Wellness Program. He works with physical therapists to help patients who are [...]
Fibroids are a common concern for women during their reproductive years, causing symptoms like heavy, painful periods and a sensation of pressure. A gynecologist can help women navigate treatment options such as medication, interventional radiology, or minimally invasive surgery. Pallavi Khanna, MD, OB/GYN, FACOG, helps patients make an educated treatment decision based on their [...]
Regional One Health's East Campus Center for Rehabilitative Medicine is now offering Complete Decongestive Therapy for patients with lymphedema, a swelling of the limbs that can occur when the lymphatic system is disrupted. Patients who have breast cancer surgery, radiation near their lymph nodes, and other conditions that impact the lymph nodes can be [...]
John Malone flat-lined for two minutes after suffering a massive heart attack, then spent 16 days in the hospital. Afterwards, he needed intensive cardiac rehabilitation to regain his strength. He found both expert care and second-to-none compassion at Regional One Health's Center for Rehabilitative Medicine. John Malone was doing things the right way. At [...]
Neurosurgeon Dr. Douglas Taylor is now part of the team providing focused ultrasound at Regional One Health's East Campus Imaging Center. Focused ultrasound is for patients suffering from hand tremor due to Essential Tremor or tremor-dominant Parkinson's disease. The procedure involves no incision and no hospital stay, and most patients experience immediate, lasting relief [...]
After recovering from COVID-19, many patients want to get back to their pre-illness exercise program. Doing so should be a gradual process that starts with a visit to your primary care provider for a physical exam and tests. Patients who dealt with severe illness might also need physical therapy. While a cautious approach is key, [...]
For Cheryl Peacock, Essential Tremor was something she lived with and adapted to with a brave face - but deep down, she was worried that the day would come when she would lose her independence. None of Cheryl's doctors offered her much hope until she found out about Focused Ultrasound, a new procedure offered [...]
Focused Ultrasound, a procedure offered at Regional One Health's East Campus Imaging Center, can provide immediate and lasting relief for Essential Tremor and Tremor-Dominant Parkinson's Disease with no incision and no hospital stay. For Jerry Mitchell, whose hand tremor made it difficult to shave, eat and write, Focused Ultrasound provided new hope for a condition [...]