Botox is commonly thought of as a beauty enhancer to ease wrinkles or plump lips. Kristy Icenogle sings its praises for a whole different reason – migraine relief. The 55-year-old Virginia native receives Botox treatments for her chronic migraines, and…
Many tweens and teens are convinced vaping is harmless, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. “It’s easily available and many children think it is safe and just flavored water vapor,” said Christopher Rivera, MD, a family medicine physician…
With the help of Memorial Home Hospice and a special nurse and social worker, Brandie Wright and Belinda Turley pulled off a surprise pool party to celebrate their mom, Sue Turley, 69, a hospice patient. Sue retired from Memorial Child…
We’ve all been there. A fast food meal is quick and convenient, especially when you and your kids are on the go for activities and events. Over the years, restaurants have increased efforts to include healthy options in their meals.…
Ingredients 3 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar (white vinegar also works) 1 ½ cups water 1 ½ Tablespoons kosher salt (or any salt without iodine) 4 cloves fresh garlic, peeled 1 bay leaf 2 teaspoons black peppercorns 6 large sprigs fresh…
Hospitals, including those in Memorial Health System, continue to assess the ways patients who undergo surgery are treated for pain. Enhanced recovery protocols are designed to help surgery patients spend less time in the hospital, experience fewer complications and allow…
“You know, it was a pleasure to come to treatment after I saw how the staff treat me, how friendly they were to me … I actually looked forward to coming here every day.” Retired farmer, bear hunter and baking…
When the dizziness began, Ron Beck, 75, thought it was related to his surgery to remove a cancerous kidney. But when his head continued to feel “full,” his balance remained off, and he couldn’t drive or even ride comfortably in…
Ingredients 2 small zucchini no salt added black beans, drained and rinsed 8 corn tortillas 1/2 small yellow onion, diced 1 clove minced garlic 1/2 cup salsa 3/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 tablespoon salt-free taco seasoning cooking…
This summer, the Memorial Health System app has been upgraded to include self-scheduling at select Memorial Physician Services clinics. Patients can use the app to schedule their own appointments, no phone call needed, at the following Memorial Physician Services locations:…