What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a lateral or sideways curvature of the spine greater than 10 degrees; it can make the spine look like an “s” or a “c” rather than a straight line viewed from the back. It happens to about three percent of children and can occur at any age but is often...
When you pass Piedmont Henry Hospital these days, you can’t help but see the construction of a brand-new patient tower. In 2026, the hospital will have 96 new patient rooms, as well as a brand-new kitchen, cafeteria, and doctor’s lounge. Until then, the dietary department, with its recently doubled staff, will continue to provide three...
A local primary healthcare group wants residents to realize that healthy options exist in town when they want to go out to eat. While some doctors may recommend eating at home more to stay healthy, Dr. Priya Shah, a physician and Aylo Health’s clinical director also wants patients to be realistic. “Having healthy eating habits...
Women tend to be the caretaker, the nurturer, the “make it all better” person in families. Many times, neglecting their own health in the process including their heart health. As February is American Heart Month, all of us are reminded to pay attention to our cardiovascular health as heart disease is the leading cause of...
Winter nutrition for kids can be a tricky shift for parents to navigate. That’s why it’s important to give yourself grace and understand it’s completely normal if nutrition takes a back seat here and there. There will be times when we all feel powerless to say no to an extra helping of pumpkin pie or...
The American Cancer Society estimated that there were 1.9 million new cancer cases diagnosed in the United States in 2022. That is almost 5,250 people a day who hear the news and then have to navigate through diagnostic testing, various forms of treatment, and numerous other appointments. The oncology services team at Piedmont Henry Hospital,...
The demands of sports like football or basketball are well-known regarding athletic training. However, there are other, often less traditional sports where young athletes push their bodies to the limit, requiring certified athletic trainers (ATs) to adopt specialized approaches. Dance and gymnastics are prime examples of such unique sports. These activities demand extensive training hours...
Observation unit: Julie Churchman, RN, Andrea Santaloci, R, and PCT Lisa Jackson are some of the team members who keep things moving in Piedmont Henry’s Observation Unit. The emergency department at a hospital is typically not where anyone hopes to spend their day or evening. However, when you or a loved one are having a...
Given the warm temperatures this summer, it is important for parents to know the signs of heat-related illnesses and what to look for when their athletes are exercising or playing in the sun. Dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke are heat-related illnesses that may occur in growing athletes if they are not prepared...
While poor posture, caused by tech neck or heavy backpacks, may not directly lead to a scoliosis diagnosis, being proactive about your child’s spine health is important to avoid fatigue and muscle pain. “When we walk, our head and neck should be centered over our hips. With poor posture comes less efficient movement, meaning fatigue...