March 2023 - Fort HealthCare

Occupational Therapy for Daily Life

Photo of an occupational therapist fitting a splint to a patient’s arm for hand injury rehabilitation. Banner reads Occupational Therapy for daily life.

March 31, 2023

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Occupational Therapists don’t only help people return to work after an injury or illness. Occupational Therapy (OT) providers offer services for a variety of ailments all in the interest of enabling patients to live their daily lives to their fullest. When a patient experiences a life event, like surgery, a fall, or a stroke, OT […]

Colonoscopies: What to Expect

Dr. Jonathan McLaughlin

March 30, 2023

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In our last article about colon screening, we talked about why regular colonoscopies are important. If you’re over 45, have symptoms, or are at above-average risk, it’s time to talk to your doctor about getting a colonoscopy. It’s natural to feel some uneasiness going into the procedure, especially if this is your first one. In […]

Colon Screening: What You Need to Know

Dr. Jonathan McLaughlin

March 23, 2023

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Colorectal Cancer is the third deadliest cancer in the United States, despite being one of the most preventable. Once thought to almost exclusively affect people over fifty, colorectal cancer in younger populations is on the rise. In 2023, it is estimated that 1 in 8 patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer will be between 20 and […]

Gut Health: Foods to Feed Your Gut

Lisa Ashwill, RD CD

March 17, 2023

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Gut health is more than just digestive health. Your gut affects your body’s critical functions such as preventing diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and colorectal cancer. Consider these food groups to try healthier habits that affect your gut health. The change could affect the prevalence of healthy bacteria in your gut in as little as […]

Support for Diabetes

Abby Bare

March 9, 2023

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Diabetes was recently explained to me as giving someone four balls and asking them to juggle them perfectly all day, every day, for the rest of their life. Living with diabetes can feel isolating. While managing your blood sugar is mostly up to you, it is important to know that you are not alone. You […]

Healthy on a Budget

Lisa Ashwill, RD CD

March 1, 2023

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The True Cost of Good Nutrition Most of us love a good dollar menu, but the reality is that eating heavily processed, cheap foods costs us in the long run. Nutrition is important not just for maintaining your energy throughout the day, improving your sleep quality, and increasing your overall mood, but also for protecting […]

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Occupational Therapy for Daily Life

Colonoscopies: What to Expect

Colon Screening: What You Need to Know

Gut Health: Foods to Feed Your Gut

Support for Diabetes

Healthy on a Budget