Every year, well-intended family members purchase expensive exercise equipment as Christmas gifts for loved ones with the hope of encouraging exercise and fitness for the New Year. I applaud the attempt to encourage wellness because the value of regular exercise is well known. However, a high percentage of these products serve as clothes hangers and […]
Hospice Care and the Concept of Bereavement: Part 3 of 3 Guest Columnist: Ralph DeMario, MD, CMO Hospice of the Sacred Heart Over the past few weeks, we have discussed the role of hospice in the lives of those patients and families with a serious or terminal illness, all in honor of National Hospice Month. […]
Hospice Care and Health Tips for the Caregiver Part 2 of 3 Last week’s column discussed the role of hospice care in honor of National Hospice Month. It would be very unusual to find a person whose life has not been affected by someone with a terminal illness or has not benefited the invaluable services of […]
November is National Hospice Month. It would be very unusual to find a person whose life has not been affected by someone with a terminal illness or has not benefited the invaluable services of a hospice. Moreover, for those incredibly dedicated people who care for someone in the later stages of life, Part II will […]
Guest Columnist: Anthony J. Yanni, MD, FACP, CPE At this time every year, patients come to our office with questions and concerns about the flu shot. In an attempt to educate the public and dispel any fears or misconceptions, I have taken this issue directly to the experts… the people who manufacture the vaccine at […]
Guest Columnist: Anthony J. Yanni, MD, FACP, CPE Part 1 of 2 At this time every year, patients come to our office with questions and concerns about the flu shot. In an attempt to educate the public and dispel any fears or misconceptions, I have taken this issue directly to the experts… the people who […]
Crying is a normal and valuable part of human communication and emotional expression. No doubt, some use this form of expression more than others and being of Mediterranean descent, my family will tell you not to sit next to me in the movie theater if a “tear jerker” is playing. “The Notebook” really got me! […]
October is National Physical Therapy Month! The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) would like the public to recognize the dedication of physical therapists as health care providers. Moreover, physical therapists would like to thank the public for allowing us to participate in your health and wellness. This column will address a question that is frequently […]
Congratulations to all the runners who participated in the 16th Annual Steamtown Marathon yesterday! In addition to the euphoria and pride that comes with successfully completing such an arduous task, one other feeling is present: pain! You may have blisters, black and blue feet, black toe nails, chaffed skin, stiff and painful lower back, knees, […]
Guest Contributor: Tito Ogunsola, SPT, ATC October is National Physical Therapy Month! Stop by my office at Mackarey & Mackarey PT on Penn Avenue in downtown Scranton for First Friday festivities on Friday October 7 from 5:30 to 8:30 to celebrate PT Month. We will have live music by East Coast Trio and photography by […]
