Two to three percent of the general population and 10% of diabetics experience locking, clicking, snapping, or catching of a finger or thumb, known as Trigger Finger or Trigger Thumb, also known as stenosis tenosynovitis. It is more common in diabetics and females older than 50. The ring and long fingers are most involved. The mechanism includes the tendon of the finger getting “caught up” on the pulley of the finger. Occasionally, there may be a nodule on the tendon...

Woodlawn Health is a designated Chest Pain Center and has received certification in 2021, through the American College of Cardiology. The certification is a quality improvement program designed for hospital emergency departments to focus on efficient and effective care of acute cardiac conditions such as heart attacks. Having this certification drives the hospital to establish consistent, high-quality processes across the continuum of care. While Woodlawn Health may not be able to treat all the identified cardiac conditions, our emergency department...

Today, nearly 100,000 people are waiting for an organ transplant to live healthier, more productive lives. A single donor can offer life-saving organs for up to eight people and take that into account even more so thousands of lives are improved by tissue and cornea donation and transplants that can help people move better, see better, and live better. Signing up to be an organ donor means that one day, you will be able to help others in need. It...

Depression is a common emotion that, at one time or another, we have all felt. Sometimes the stigma of admitting one's concerns or feelings keeps us from speaking up. Rest assured that depression is the most common mood disorder causing disability in the United States and throughout the world. When depression is left untreated, an individual is at risk of developing other conditions such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, thyroid disease, and diabetes. Depression is characterized by persistent feelings of despair...

As the sunny days of early summer begin, many fitness enthusiasts are eager to take their workouts outdoors. However, with the increasing temperatures, it is crucial to exercise caution and prioritize safety to avoid heat-related illnesses. Whether you're running, cycling, or engaging in any physical activity, here are some essential tips to exercise safely in the heat. 1. Time It Right: Plan your workout during the cooler hours of the day. Early mornings or evenings are ideal for exercising in...

Often, new parents do not know when to reach out for lactation help. As a Lactation Consultant, I am here for education before birth, support after the baby is born, and whenever your breastfeeding journey is ending, no matter the age. There are various issues we are available to assist with. Some baby issues would be Jaundice, Refusing/difficulty latching, poor weight gain, gaining weight too rapidly, frequent crying or fussing, feeding “all of the time”, babies born early, and frequent...

It is common knowledge that Diabetes is on the rise. The American Diabetes Association states that 36 million people across the country have diabetes and another 96 million have prediabetes. While being diagnosed with diabetes can be life changing, hearing that you are only “prediabetic” should not give you a sense of relief. It should be a call to action to preserve your health....

Ever been driving and need to turn the radio off to make sure you don’t miss your turn? How about standing still with your eyes closed, do you feel yourself swaying around, feeling your body correct itself from the direction it is going to prevent falling? These are just a few ideas of how our bodies process various sensory input. Everyone regulates sensory differently; in children, it is more difficult. As children grow, play is their greatest learning experience, teaching...

If something happened to you, would your family, friends and medical team know your wishes? We always want to think we would be able to make our own medical decisions but what if we could not? This is a hard conversation to have with yourself and family, but it is vital. Advance Directives help your family know what your wishes are, and many times relieve the stress of making medical decisions for you. The directives consist of a Living Will...

There is scientific evidence to suggest that weather changes can impact arthritis pain. In Spring, there can be extreme changes in the weather, like what we have recently seen 70 degrees one day and snow the next. A few key studies published in the Journal of Rheumatology and the Journal of Pain Research reported that patients with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and/or fibromyalgia have higher pain levels on days with more extreme weather changes. Patients with osteoarthritis tend to have higher...