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Keep Track of Your Colon Health

September 15, 2022

Getting regular checkups helps you stay in good health and identify threats to your body early. Cancer screenings become more crucial as we age, and keeping up with them is vital. Among the many cancer screenings to be mindful of, a colorectal cancer screening is easy to forget. While colorectal cancer can fly under the […]

Don’t Let Joint Pain Ruin Your Summer

August 30, 2022

Summer is the time of year when we want to explore and discover, but aching joints often get in the way. Because of this, many people have to put their summer plans on hold because of crippling joint pain. If your joints have kept you from enjoying summer, there’s hope. Here are a few causes […]

Can Medical Nutrition Therapy Help Me?

August 15, 2022

Managing what you eat and having a healthy diet can be tricky. The onset of health issues and an abundance of diet options add to the frustration. But, there is hope for you to have a healthy diet and not become overwhelmed by the changes. Medical nutrition therapy is a tool to help you develop […]

Why Do I Keep Getting Sinus Infections?

July 30, 2022

Having a sinus infection is uncomfortable. Congestion, pain, and nasal discharge can make you miserable. Recurring sinus infections add to the frustration and leave you searching for answers. Understanding the cause of sinus infections can help you get relief. How Are Sinus Infections Different From a Cold? Sinus infections and colds share a few similarities. Yet, […]

How Does a Telemedicine Pain Program Work in Rural America with Multi-Vulnerable Patient Populations?

July 21, 2022

In April 2017 Summit Healthcare started a multi-disciplinary program to treat patients with chronic and acute pain in the White Mountains of Arizona. Our patient service area is HRSA-designated as having a shortage of providers and medically underserved. The area is the size of Rhode Island and includes Native American reservations and other vulnerable populations. […]

How to Enjoy Summer After Hip Surgery

July 15, 2022

Hip pain can ruin your plans to have a fun-packed summer. Hip surgery aims to correct that issue and get you back to enjoying fun in the sun. Summer festivities shouldn’t have to stop because of hip problems. With a few modifications after your surgery, you can still have a good time and make the […]

Stress and Heart Health

June 30, 2022

Dealing with stress is a common part of daily human life. Trying your best to keep up with appointments, work, helping kids with homework, and everything in between takes a toll on us. When the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic get added into the equation, the strain is enough to burn you out. Although […]

How to Handle Your Cognitive Health

June 15, 2022

It’s essential to keep a watchful eye on our memory as we age. Making sure to stay on top of our abilities determines what quality of life we will have in our later years. The thought of cognitive impairment can be frightening.  The good news is that cognitive changes are a normal part of aging, […]

Signs You May Need a Total Knee Replacement

May 30, 2022

Knee pain is a common factor in keeping people from fully living their lives. Some people require physical therapy to improve their knee function, while others need corrective surgery. This can be anything from minimal knee surgery to a total knee replacement.  Knee replacements, or knee arthroplasty, involve taking out damaged bone and cartilage from the patients’ […]

Tips for Recovering from Rotator Cuff Repair

May 15, 2022

The rotator cuff is located within the muscles and ligaments that control shoulder movement. The shoulder is the most used and motile joint in the body. A torn rotator cuff may be marked by pain and swelling. The Repair In mild cases, we might recommend physical therapy or steroid injections for a torn rotator cuff. […]

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