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Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain. It is important to recognize the signs of a heart attack and to act immediately by calling 911. A person's chance of surviving a heart attack increases if emergency treatment is administered as soon as possible.James Nossett, MD, is here to discuss the symptoms of a heart attack and why it is so important to get help as soon as possible.

Med-Peds is a shortened term for “Combined Internal Medicine & Pediatrics”.A physician trained in Med-Peds can care for the newborn to the geriatric patient.Med-Peds physicians tend to the care of patients throughout their life span. Caring for multiple generations of the same family requires an understanding of family dynamics, epidemiology and the impact of acute or chronic illness at all ages, all in the context of family systems. Linda DeCesare, MD, is here to explain how Med-Peds physicians draw from the knowledge and skills of pediatricians and internists to bring breadth and flexibility in their approach to clinical medicine.

If you or someone you love is living with diabetes, you already know its challenges. Living a full, healthy life with diabetes is within reach, but it takes commitment and the right team of health care professionals.Living healthy with diabetes is possible if you know your numbers and take an interest in managing the condition.If you are at risk for type 2 diabetes, you can prevent or delay this disease by making important lifestyle changes.Hendricks Regional Health offers a comprehensive team of nurses, dietitians and certified diabetes educators. Carolyn Burdsall, RD is here to talk about managing your diabetes and to give you the tools you need to live a long and healthy life.

So your child is starting kindergarten soon! This is an exciting time, but it can be scary too. You may have questions about whether your child is ready to go to school, or you may be wondering how you can help him get off to a good start.When parents nurture early language development, kids benefit in so many ways. For example, they have increased school readiness, improved social skills and are more confident.Much more is expected from today’s children when they enter school. That’s why it is so important to lay an early foundation for literacy.When you read to your baby, you are helping to create a lifelong love of reading.Stacy Williams, MD, is here to discuss the ways in which parents can tell if their child is ready to start school.

Most states actually require that kids and teens have a sports physical before they can start a new sport or begin a new competitive season.The number one goal is injury prevention.Sports physicals are more targeted and specifically focus on the physical requirements needed to play a sport.A standard sports physical includes an examination of a child’s vitals including blood pressure and pulse, while also documenting weight and height increases as growth spurts can place added stress on joints, muscles and bones.Dr. Mark Booher, Medical Director for the Hendricks Regional Health Sports Medicine Program, is here to discuss the importance of getting your child a sports physical at the start of every sport season.

At Hendricks Regional Health, we understand that illness, injury or medical emergencies can happen any day at any time. That’s why we offer a full-service emergency department as well as two convenient immediate care centers with extended weekday and weekend hours.When you or your loved one is injured, how do you determine whether to use the ER or the immediate care center.David Farman, MD, Emergency Medicine Physician at Hendricks Regional Health, is here to help you decide which service is best for your emergency.

Many people consider strokes to be a problem faced only by the elderly, but more than one out of four stroke victims are under the age of 65. Healthy lifestyle changes can help lower your risk for both stroke and coronary artery disease. For example, quitting smoking, staying physically active and maintaining a healthy weight all can help lower your risk. If your blood pressure or cholesterol is high, it is important to talk to your doctor about how to reduce it. You should also work with your doctor to manage chronic medical conditions like diabetes.FACE is the moniker used by professionals to help you recognize symptoms of stroke so that you or a loved one can get help fast!Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop? photo of smiling manA stands for arms ARMS: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? photo of raised armS stands for speech SPEECH: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange? photo of a woman speakingT stands for time TIME:

Knee pain is a common symptom in people of all ages and fitness levels, and is one of the most common reasons you might see an orthopedic specialist. It sometimes begins as mild discomfort and gets worse over time, or it may start suddenly after an acute injury. Knee injuries can cause pain, loss of function, and premature arthritis in patients.Common knee-related symptoms may include: A feeling that your knee “gives way”, pain with activity such as walking, inability to squat or kneel and trouble sitting for a long period of time due to pain. Kyle Ritter, MD is here to help you better understand your options if you are experiencing knee pain.

GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a digestive disorder that is caused when gastric acid from your stomach flows back up into your esophagus.Heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD.A muscle at the bottom of the esophagus opens to let food in and closes to keep food in the stomach. This muscle is called the LES or lower esophageal sphincter. When your LES relaxes too often or for too long, acid backs up into your esophagus. This causes heartburn.Jamie Ulbrich, MD is here to help you better understand acid reflux, GERD and how you can prevent and manage the symptoms.

Our voice is central to how we communicate with the world, and a voice problem can be very limited and stressful. It can also impact our ability to complete daily activities. Symptoms of common voice disorders may range from hoarseness or a chronic dry, scratchy throat, a pitch/tone that is not pleasing or uncomfortable, limited ability to speak clearly, or periods of voice loss.Videostroboscopy is a simple, non-invasive procedure that helps to evaluate and diagnose voice-related disorders and concerns.The speech language pathologists at Hendricks Regional health can use this specialized test to better understand why you may be having vocal issues.David Cravotta, MS, is here to discuss Vdeostroboscopy and the treatment of voice disorders.

Our Sports Medicine specialists at the Hendricks Regional Health YMCA offer running injury prevention tips.Runners of all levels can benefit from this.Running injury can easily happen when you are pushing your body to the limit.Senior Physical Therapist Keith Groppel shares his tips on how to prevent running injuries and discuss some useful stretching techniques.

An estimated 10% of all athletes in contact sports such as football, hockey, and soccer suffer a concussion each season. Both parents and coaches should be aware of the signs and symptoms of a concussion to protect the well being of their players.Some symptoms may include headache or a feeling of pressure in the head, temporary loss of consciousness, confusion or feeling as if in a fog, amnesia surrounding the traumatic event or dizziness or "seeing stars".Listen as Dr. David Harsha discusses what to watch out for to prevent sports injuries, including concussions for your youth athlete.

We understand that every birth story is unique, but most are filled with a mixture of emotions including anticipation, excitement and sometimes a little nervousness. Many people have questions about pregnancy, what should you be feeling, what are some red flags to watch out for?At Hendricks Regional Health, we want your birth experience to be as magical as you’ve dreamed.The caring staff of our Childbirth Center gives comprehensive, family-focused care to support both moms and babies from pregnancy through infancy and beyond.Dr Nicole King, MD OB-GYN is here to help you better understand what you can expect with your pregnancy!

Do you know the difference between a plastic surgeon and a cosmetic surgeon? You might be surprised at the answer.Plastic surgeons perform operations to change the shape and/or the appearance of part of a patient's body. A plastic surgeon performs cosmetic surgeries such as nose jobs or face lifts, but they also perform reconstructive surgeries for patients who have injuries from a car crash, burns, or for those with birth defects.Though cosmetic or aesthetic surgery is the most well known kind of plastic surgery, plastic surgery itself is not necessarily considered cosmetic; and includes many types of reconstructive surgery, craniofacial surgery, hand surgery, microsurgery, and the treatment of burns.Rachel E. Scott, MD, who provides both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, is here to discuss plastic surgeons and what they do to help patients feel better about themselves.

If your hip has been damaged by arthritis, age or for any other reason, common activities such as walking or getting in and out of a chair can be very painful.  Hendricks Regional Health orthopedic experts are highly skilled in diagnosing and treating a variety of hip injuries and concerns. Dr. Brad Prather with Hendrix Regional Health, is one of only a few surgeons in central Indiana performing the direct anterior hip replacement.The Direct Anterior Hip Replacement can reduce trauma to the muscles and tendons surrounding the hip, and may reduce recovery time. Listen in as Dr. Brad Prather explains Direct Anterior Hip Replacement and if it may be the right choice for you.