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). …
Burning. Stinging. Frequent urges to head to the restroom. If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection, you’re all too familiar with the painful and uncomfortable symptoms. Urinary tract infections…
When you think about mental health, it may seem like simply an “adult” thing. But the reality is: Mental health issues affect people of all ages. In fact, the American…
The National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a program which uses the Center for Disease Control curriculum designed to help individuals prevent or delay the onset of diabetes. Participants attend…
We may not be completely out of the woods yet with the Covid-19 pandemic, but we are slowly, and surely, easing out into the world again. What does this mean…
The relationship between perfectionism and disordered eating can be a recipe for disaster. Things that may just seem to be preferences about the way one eats, can have a larger…
Annual Physical Exam Checklist An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but good health doesn’t mean you should skip your annual physical exams. Visiting your primary care provider…
What to Do If Someone Is Choking If you’ve ever been around someone who is choking, you know it’s a scary moment. Choking is fairly common since it can happen…
Earaches can be uncomfortable, but they are a common condition that many people face. They may also signal that you have an infection that needs to be treated. At Altru,…
Your age and certain risk factors may signal to your healthcare provider that it is time to perform a screening exam known as a colonoscopy. However, like many people, you may…
