Spring is here! Gone are the gray days of winter and cabin fever. It’s time for spring cleaning inside and out.
This year, make time for “spring cleaning” your health. Replace your workout shoes, venture outside and choose local produce to get a jump start on the season of new beginnings. Don’t forget to schedule your doctor appointments and screenings.
This spring issue of HouseCall focuses on getting you moving with ease for the months ahead. Inside, you will find articles on joint replacements and services offered at the Human Motion Institute. Additional stories include the latest services at IRMC, such as the Ambassador Program and the technology advancement that will be implemented in a new electronic medical record system.
June is Men’s Health Month. Taking charge of your own good health is important at any age and it is never too late to start developing healthier habits. Like women, men need to have regular visits with the doctor, schedule preventive screenings, know your family history, take steps to manage stress, make nutritious food choices, and engage in physical activity. Check out the community calendar to register for the IRMC Men’s Health Seminar.
According to the IRMC Community Health Needs Assessment, cases of Lyme disease were significantly higher Indiana County in 2016 than in years past. Public health officials report between 30,000 to 36,000 cases of the disease per year nationwide. In this magazine, you will read the story of a woman whose mysterious symptoms were determined to be the manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis caused by Lyme disease.
Summer is just around the corner and we will all soon be busy enjoying vacations and being outdoors. Be sure to pause and take in the sights and sounds of summer including catching fireflies and colorful sunsets. The days will be longer, but summer goes quick… make time to enjoy it.
My hope is that as you read this HouseCall, you will be inspired to make lifestyle changes that will lead you to better health. Remember, every small step adds up to big changes.
