Care Means More for Dr. Martin and Allison Mertens
Here, care means something more than just care. It’s about looking at our community as an extension of ourselves and treating it as such. It’s what makes our region of the country…
The Value of Regional Obstetrical Care
The Value of Regional Obstetrical Care Stephanie Foughty, MD, first became interested in obstetrics—the branch of medicine that focuses on pregnancy and childbirth— during her third year in medical school…
Autism Facts: What You Need to Know
Autism is frequently mentioned in the media these days. As a parent, it is natural to wonder and even worry a little. What exactly is autism? Is it becoming more…
Reasons for Sore Throat
What’s the Reason Behind Your Sore Throat? You hit the hay at a decent hour and wake up with a sore throat. It only hurts a little bit at first,…
7 Quick, Cool (and Healthy!) Treats for Hot Days
When the summer heat hits, most of us make a bee-line to the fridge or freezer for something cold to snack on. Avoid an ice cream gut-ache with these healthy…
Head Pain: Is it a Headache or Migraine?
If you have throbbing, aching head pain, it’s likely either a headache or a migraine, a disruptive, often more intense headache which includes heightened sensory sensitivity. Learning to tell the…
Preventive Health Tips for Men
In general, women are healthier than men. Men have higher rates of death from most of the leading causes, deal with more chronic conditions and have a shorter life span…
Coming Out to Your Primary Care Provider
LGBTQ Pride Month is celebrated each June to commemorate the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or gender nonconforming people have had, and continue to have, on society. While…
How to Transition from Treadmill Running to Outdoor Running
Are you a fair-weather runner? I know I am! I love to have the perfect conditions outdoors, or else I am on the treadmill. There can be a big difference in…
Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle | Joan’s HMR® Phase 2 Journey
In September of 2019, Joan Schanilec received a postcard in the mail that would change her life. It described Altru’s Weight Management Program which is called HMR® (Health Management Resources). …
A Miraculous Recovery | The King Family’s Altruism Story
“Take one day at a time” became the King family’s motto early on during Brittany’s pregnancy. After her water broke prematurely at only 24 weeks of pregnancy, Brittany and Cory knew…
Tips for a Bright Future Free of Skin Cancer
I treat my patients with the same respect and care that I would provide my family. I want my family to be free of skin cancer, so that means I…
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