Articles & Education
Diabetic Preparation for an Endoscopy
If you, or a member of your family, has diabetes, please remember to follow the provided preparation protocol before an endoscopy. If you have questions, please call your primary care doctor....
Beating Heart Disease
“The best piece of advice I have to offer regarding reducing your risk for heart disease is to be proactive,” says Dr. Barbara Karenko. “Quit smoking. Exercise. Maintain a healthy weight. Get...
Heart Healthy Tips
Heart issues affect millions of Americans each year and account for one in four deaths. February is the month dedicated to raising awareness of heart-related issues, their causes and preventative...
Sharon, Cardiovascular Rehab Patient
With a family history of heart issues, Sharon has had her fair share of heart related episodes, landing her in cardiovascular rehab twice. Her latest stint in rehab was at Metro Health’s new...
Jeff, Cardiovascular Rehab Patient
Jeff, a teacher, was working in his shop after school one day when he started to feel chest pains. He took a break, but the pain continued, so he drove himself to the emergency room at Metro Health...
Eugene, Vein Care Patient
With the additional burden of diabetes, his legs have experienced their fair share of issues. So, when the swelling and pain in his legs continued to worsen, Eugene thought his on-going struggles...
Phil, Heart Attack Patient
On March 27 Phil had his first heart attack. Five days after being discharged, he had his second.
The Epworth Sleepiness Scale
How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations, in contrast to just feeling tired? Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number (0-3) for each situation....
Types of Strokes
Ischemic stroke Ischemic stroke – the most common form of stroke occurs when a blood vessel is clogged, preventing blood from flowing to the brain. Timing is critical for treating patients with...
Health Benefits of Giving
Many of us set time or money aside throughout the year to help those in need. We run toy drives, take bags of groceries to food pantries and financially support our favorite charities. These acts of...