Temporal arteritis is when blood vessels in and around the scalp become inflamed. “Temporal” because it occurs around the temples – the flat surfaces on either side of the forehead – and “arteritis” Read More
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Travel Tips for a Newborn Infant
Parents of newborns often want to take advantage of the respite from work during maternity leave. Plus, because the mother is no longer pregnant, air travel is finally possible again. But what Read More
Lung Cancer Screening & Fitness Resolution Tips
Wooster Community Hospital was recently featured in the 02/16/2019 Edition of the Northern Wayne Post. Click the link below to read the full articles about Lung Cancer Screening & Fitness Read More
What Is a Compounding Pharmacy?
Many people take prescription medications to control various health issues. Some people have allergies or special conditions that make taking medications difficult or even dangerous – and that is Read More
How to Talk to Your Gynecologist About Urinary Incontinence
Men tend to go to their urologist – sometimes almost treating them like their general practitioner rather than a specialist – and women similarly tend to go to their gynecologist for their medical Read More
Tips for Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery
In order to ensure a successful operation and a seamless recovery, certain preparations must be made before joint replacement surgery. Addressing certain issues beforehand will allow the patient to Read More
Is Cardiovascular Disease the Same as Heart Disease?
How do cardiovascular disease and heart disease differ? Well, “cardiovascular disease” is the large umbrella term for different diseases typically involving narrowed or obstructed blood vessels that Read More
How to Know if It’s Time to Try Physical Therapy
There are many reasons for physical therapy: recovery following surgery or an accident, help with degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis, or to otherwise improve your mobility. Depending on Read More
Symptoms of Common Types of Cancer
Cancer occurs when natural cellular replication happens too fast, and cells divide more quickly than they should – or the cells do not die off and instead invade nearby tissues. Either scenario can Read More
Wooster Community Hospital Named Community Value Top 100 Hospital
Wooster, OH (February 14, 2019): Wooster Community Hospital Health System (WCH) has been named a Community Value Top 100 Hospital for 2018 by Cleverley + Associates, a leading healthcare financial Read More