Ep. 10: The History of the Iron Lung
July 22, 2019
The iron lung may be outdated and clunky technology, but it successfully saved thousands of lives during the early to mid 1900s.
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Ep. 9: Meeting the Needs of Seniors and Veterans
July 9, 2019
Organizations are working hard to bring resources to seniors and veterans, who tend to be less aware of what is available and less able to take advantage of those resources.
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What Can Be Learned from a Blood Sample
July 3, 2019
Although diseases can manifest anywhere in the body, blood samples can be tested easily and gives a direction of where to look next.
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Podcast Ep. 8: What to know about Protein and 'Bulking Up'
June 27, 2019
Although protein shakes, bar, supplements, etc. seem like a sure-fire way to build muscle quickly, food-based products are still safer and healthier, and regulated for quality.
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Why Men Still Fear Hospitals
June 24, 2019
Even as healthcare knowledge and technology advances, men remain apprehensive about seeking care or simple checkups. The gender discrepancy is taking a major toll on men's health.
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Podcast Ep. 7: Healthcare at Home May be the Future
June 18, 2019
Many people do not know that Medicare and insurance now cover healthcare treatment and education at home, where they're likely to recover faster.
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99 Years Old!
June 17, 2019
On June 17th, 1920, Julia Rackley Perry Memorial Hospital officially opened its doors for the first time to the Princeton community.
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Podcast Ep. 6: The Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illness
June 5, 2019
1 in 5 Americans suffer from some form of mental illness. Recognizing the signs and symptoms can be challenging, let alone choosing to seek help.
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Podcast Ep. 5: The Truth About Artificial Sweeteners
May 24, 2019
Does Diet Coke really cause cancer? Learn how artificial sweeteners actually compare to natural sweeteners or add-on sugars.
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Why People Don't Get Help for Mental Illness
May 21, 2019
If someone has a broken leg, they get it fixed. If a person has a cold, they take medicine. Why don’t people get help for depression? Anxiety? Substance abuse?
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Healthcare Before Hospitals
May 16, 2019
Can you image living in a rural community before hospitals were common? The treatments people went through more than 100 years ago were often worse than the disease.
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Podcast Ep. 4: The Journey to Recover from a Stroke
May 14, 2019
Not only is it important to know the risk factors that can lead to strokes, but what happens AFTER a stroke. What can be recovered? How soon does rehabilitation begin? What does the rehab process involve? What can your life look like after a stroke?
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Stories from Nurses
May 8, 2019
Nurses go through a lot, and see a lot. Help us celebrate Nurses Week by reading some of their favorite stories from decades of providing care!
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The Worst Bone to Break
April 30, 2019
Occupational therapists know the importance of certain bones for day-to-day living.
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Podcast Ep. 3: What Sexual Assault Victims Can Expect in the ER
April 26, 2019
Hospitals, law enforcement, and organizations are changing the ways they handle sexual assault victims. It is important to know what to expect at the hospital and what options are available.
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Why is the ER so expensive?
April 23, 2019
Going to the Emergency Room is convenient and sometimes necessary, but it can also be very expensive.
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Podcast Ep. 2: Tai Chi or Chai Tea?
April 19, 2019
Tai Chi may sound like a drink you order from Starbucks, but it can actually be a great way to improve balance, mental clarity, blood pressure, and even body warmth.
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What Grief Can Teach Us About the Human Spirit
April 18, 2019
Many people suffer from grief and depression, but that does not mean they have given up. What keeps them going?
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Podcast Ep. 1: Making Plans for the Unexpected
April 16, 2019
Understand the how and why of advance directives and living wills so your family knows what you want and has the legal authority to make decisions for you, just in case.
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What is a "Provider?"
April 8, 2019
The term "Providers" is becoming a popular replacement for "Doctors" or "Physician" and means so much more.
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