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World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease

We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries, today is my day to …

Dr. Lindsey Hay Joins Boone County Family Medicine

BOONE, Iowa—The new member to the medical staff at Boone County Family Medicine has now begun her practice. The Boone County Hospital wants people to welcome J. Lindsey Hay, M.D., to the Boon…

10 of the Best (and 5 of the Worst) Hospitals

Going to a great hospital can make all the difference when you need care. This list makes it easy to see how your local hospital stacks up.

8 Things ER Doctors Refuse to Have in Their Homes

By Lisa LombardiEmergency room physicians see all kinds of grisly stuff, which made us wonder: What products do they consider so hazardous t...

Health Insurance 101

In this episode we’ll take a look at what health insurance is, the different types of insurance available and some tips for picking the kind that’s right for our needs. With 30 years of experience in the health insurance industry Dorane helps us answer many of the common and confusing questions abou

Why I Almost Fired My Doctor

Was I going to risk my longevity to avoid hurting my doctor’s feelings? I needed a physician I respected and trusted.

10 Ways to Fit Exercise into Your Busy Life

Between work, kids and other obligations, you struggle to squeeze in exercise. If only you had an extra hour in the day. You don’t, of course. So try out these 10 tips for working more exercise into your busy life. Bonus tip: The energy boost you get from exercising will help you maximize the actual time you do have in the day. Score!

From Coast to Coast, Where a Quarter-Million Bucks Buys You the Most

Housing market disparities come into clearer focus when we set our price gauge at a quarter-million bucks. At that price, buyers can go big or really small.

Are You More East Coast Or West Coast?

3 Things Patients Secretly Expect from Healthcare Providers

Are you giving your patients what they want? Discover the three secret expectations most patients aren't telling healthcare providers.

12 Things You May Not Know About the First Coast

A list of lesser known facts about the Jacksonville area makes it easy to see why life on the First Coast is so desirable.

Will Home Infusion Revolutionize the Health Care Industry?

Home infusion is a significant player in the evolving health care landscape—it offers an alternative to inpatient therapy. This type of treatment involves administering medication, nutrients or fluids intravenously (IV) in the comfort of a patient’s home or at an alternate site, which meets an individual’s specified needs. With more than two million patients receiving home infusion therapy annually, this trend in health care shows no signs of slowing down.

6 Ways Technology is Transforming the Healthcare Industry

Technology is fueling innovation in the healthcare industry. AI has helped automate and streamline previously arduous tasks.

Before Leaving The Hospital, Consult Your Checklist

Hospitalized patients are going home sooner and sicker than ever before. And without clear and comprehensive instructions about what to do after a hospital stay, they may wind up back in the hospital, or worse. That's where a checklist can help.