Did you know that Lincoln County has one of the lowest screening rates for mammography? Women have various reasons for putting off their mammograms: Star Valley Health can help with at least one of these concerns. If a man or woman needs to have a mammogram, but is concerned about the ability to pay for […]
The planets seem to have all aligned for the month of April, and not to our benefit. Presently we’re facing a future of economic uncertainty due to the COVID-19 virus and, ironically, it’s Financial Preparedness Month and Stress Awareness Month. Financial worries can cause enough stress on their own, but to have to deal with […]
There are a lot of terms floating around right now that are not usually included in our day to day life or vocabulary. In order to help us decipher the news, we hope to provide simple definitions for these terms and in doing so answer questions such as “What’s the difference between isolation and quarantine?” Active […]
Crossfit is now a noun in the dictionary and is defined as, “a high-intensity fitness program incorporating elements from several sports and types of exercise”. As humans, we are generally competitive and innately want to push ourselves to be faster or stronger especially when there is someone right next to us either slightly ahead or […]
What is Cardiac Rehabilitation? Cardiac Rehabilitation is an exercise, education, and counseling program supervised by a medical professional that is designed to improve your cardiovascular health. Why Would Someone Need It? Those individuals that have suffered a heart attack, heart failure, angioplasty or heart surgery can benefit from a cardiac rehab program. What are the […]
What is Spinal Stimulation? Spinal Stimulation is a method for relieving pain by sending low level electrical impulses through the spinal cord area via a very small electrical wire. How are the electrical impulses administered? Through a specialized device called a spinal cord stimulator (SCS), the electrical impulses are administered. The impulses travel down a […]
If you or a loved one are struggling with an uncomfortable or embarrassing urinary problem, there is hope—and there’s no need to be embarrassed. Urinary conditions are more common than you may think. How to treat 5 common urine conditions Here are some of the more common problems of the urinary system and how to […]
