Meeting a deadline at the office, preparing the house for company, cleaning out the garage… we all have an ever-growing to-do list, and let’s face it… sometimes our lives stress us out! Over time, these stressors can trigger a variety of health problems: High blood pressure Heart disease and stroke Decreased immune defenses Cancer Stomach…
As the weather is getting nice enough for outdoor activities such as golf and tennis or putting out your new patio furniture and starting a garden, there are some things you should be mindful of. You probably do not think much about your shoulders, arms, elbows and hands until something goes wrong, and then you…
IRMC’s new state-of-the-art BREAST MRI is a vital diagnostic tool in the fight against breast cancer. MRI of the breast is not a replacement for mammography or ultrasound imaging but rather a supplemental tool that can aid in the detection of breast cancer in high risk individuals. The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends that ALL…
We are excited to announce that IPG OB/GYN now has a location in Blairsville, PA. Effective Tuesday, April 30th, current patients and new patients can be seen in Blairsville by Quiniece Hurdle, MD and Lindsey Penezic, MD. Our Blairsville office is located at: IRMC at Chestnut Ridge, 25 Colony Blvd., Suite 110, Blairsville, PA 15717…
When a woman is cranky or moody, the blame is pointed at hormones or “her time of the month,” but what about when a man exhibits the same behavior? Is it as simple as he’s just having a bad day or is stressed about work, money, or family? Turns out, the answer may be no….
You don’t have to let osteoporosis, arthritis, and back and neck issues limit your ability to savor life. Put together your Recipe for a Healthy Lifestyle by mixing your own ingredients with some from your Master Chef Team at IRMC! Did you know that 50% to 80% of people in the U.S. are affected by…
Cancer. The very word strikes fear in most of us. It’s true that cancer is a serious disease and a leading cause of death worldwide. However, you have more control over your risk for developing cancer— and the likelihood you will die from cancer—than you might realize. From fear to action. By recognizing potential signs…
The expression “Eat Your Heart Out” is usually meant to imply that someone is better, or has it better, than someone else. It often signifies envy or longing. However, we are using it here with a much nicer, more positive meaning – we want you to eat heart-healthfully for a strong and healthy heart. It…
Please join us in welcoming Michael Sauter, MD to IRMC Physician Group! Dr. Sauter is a board-certified neurologist who is accepting new patients at the Neuropsychiatric Associates office. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Sauter, call 888-452-IRMC (4762) or click here. To learn more about Dr. Sauter, click here.
We are excited to announce that IPG Pulmonology now has a second location in Blairsville, PA. Our offices are located at: Medical Arts Building, 850 Hospital Road, Suite 2100, Indiana, PA 15701 IRMC at Chestnut Ridge, 25 Colony Blvd., Suite 109, Blairsville, PA 15717 Rohit Mehta, MD and Imran Bajwa, MD are accepting new patients…
Heart rhythm problems, or arrhythmia’s, occur when the electrical impulses that coordinate your heartbeat don’t work properly, causing your heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly. A heartbeat that is too fast is called a tachycardia and one that is too slow is called a bradycardia. Atrial fibrillation (AF or AFib) is an…
SURVIVE – sur-vive [ser-vahyv] – verb: to get along or remain healthy, happy, and unaffected in spite of some occurrence to endure or live through (an affliction, adversity, misery, etc.) THRIVE – thrive [thrahyv] – verb: to prosper; be fortunate or successful to grow or develop vigorously; flourish As women enter their 40s and 50s…
