Tips for Staying Hydrated
Now that summer is approaching, and the heat will be on its way staying hydrated will be important to enjoying your days out in the sun. Whether you are taking…
Reduce Stress Daily With These 5 Simple Mindfulness Techniques
Stress comes in many forms and on many levels. On a daily basis, small stressors and worries can keep us from living a happy and relaxed life. Not only that,…
Annual Physical Exam Checklist
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…
How to Help Someone Who’s Choking
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…
Victory Over Vertigo
A recent patient at Altru’s Therapy Services shared their experience with vertigo. Read their story and how physical therapy helped provide immediate relief. “I awoke on a Sunday morning after…
How do I get a tattoo removed? | Nicolette’s Experience
In my late teens to mid-’20s, I got MANY tattoos that my mother would say, are “pointless or ugly”. She always told me, “you know how hard that is to…
Run For Your Buns | Fighting Colon Cancer One Step At A Time
We recently met with Kami Macki, NP and Run For Your Buns organizer to get to know her a little better and understand her passion for fitness and medicine. Tell…
Earaches: What to Know
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,…
Colonoscopy Courage
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…
Portions and Planning | Why Meal Planning is Important
Have you ever wondered where time goes? As a full-time college student, I find myself trying to find an answer to this question daily. I routinely wonder where this time…
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