Right now, a woman you know is hiding in plain sight. She’s your neighbor, your coworker or even your close friend, but she wouldn’t dream of burdening you with her problem. She may not even admit the truth to herself, much less to anyone else: Her situation at home is out of hand. She’s constantly […]
The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2022: About 287,850 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women About 43,250 women will die from breast cancer On average, a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer is about 13 percent. If you haven’t battled the disease yourself, it’s likely that someone close to […]
Although they are both doctors, Drs. Tim and Tracy Sanford were mindful not to push their kids into a medical career. Nonetheless, their two children, Drs. Laura and Mitch Sanford, have followed in their parents’ footsteps anyway, and all four are now board-certified family medicine providers affiliated with Memorial Health System. “They always told us […]
What makes a great doctor? Excellent credentials and training. Vast knowledge of his or her specialty, maintained with continual study. Genuine care and compassion for patients and their families. Most would agree these attributes belong on the list. Then there’s that certain something – a undefinable mix of intuition, ingenuity and persistence that is the […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Their specialties range from dentistry to optometry, but the five physicians gracing the cover of our October issue have several things in common — passion for their field, commitment to continuous learning and dedication to their patients. Meet Dr. Randy Buntyn, Dr. Johneen Gilich, Dr. Richa Gupta, Dr. Pam Tuli […]
From Memorial Health System The human heart normally pumps a strong and steady beat – more than 100,000 heartbeats each day. However, if you’re suffering from atrial fibrillation, the heart doesn’t always beat or keep pace as it should. Most people suffering from this condition say they can feel their heart racing, fluttering or skipping […]
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Our brains work by a carefully orchestrated system of neuronal communication. Neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, serotonin, and cannabinoids, regulate how these communications occur. Seizures happen when there’s a malfunction of this system, causing a lot of neurons to fire — a cascade of sudden, excessive and uncontrolled electrical signals. Everyone has a potential to have […]
