By the Numbers: Why Cholesterol Matters
Jennifer Carr, registered nurse in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Cholesterol. We see messages about it on cereal boxes, television and the web. But what does it all really mean? Jennifer Carr, a registered nurse in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation at Riverview Hospital helps us weed through all the cholesterol clutter. Simply put, cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance that naturally […]
Alzheimer’s Disease and Early Intervention
Dr. Michael Levine—a board certified neurologist and sleep specialist—is the medical director of the Riverview Hospital Sleep/Wake Disorders Center. Imagine living with a memory that seems to be failing or frequently finding it difficult to complete once-familiar tasks. For those with Alzheimer’s disease, problems such as these are commonplace and frightening—not just to the person, […]
What Women Need to Know About Gynecologic Cancers
Adrienne Rasbach, MD, FACOG When it comes to gynecologic cancers—if you’re a woman—you may be at risk. Because of this, I always encourage women to be as proactive as possible when it comes to their overall health and well-being. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 80,000 women were diagnosed with […]