Physical Rehabilitation and Rehabilitation Physician Dr. Cielo Navato-Dehning is in the practice of helping people persist until they succeed. Gaining independence after a life-altering injury or illness is critical to one’s overall recovery. Through the combination of clinical collaboration and advanced technologies, MidAmerica Rehabilitation Hospital provides each patient a personalized care plan created to meet that individual’s unique needs and ...

If painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) has sidelined you, there is hope and promise with a new treatment approach. What is painful diabetic neuropathy? Labeled as the silent killer, diabetes is the main cause of PDN. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), roughly 50% of diabetic patients develop PDN. The disease manifests as excruciating stabbing pain, tingling, numbness, or ...

With over 1,500 national days or months each year, it is easy to become fatigued by them and underestimate their importance. February is American Heart Health Month, and while it is easy to think of it as just another campaign, heart health deserves our attention every day of the year. CVDs are a group of disorders of the heart and blood ...

It has been said that knowledge is power. However, knowledge is only power when put to use. Knowledge also instills confidence. Knowledge is an integral tool in the real estate agent’s pocket. A real estate agent of superior quality who really knows the industry adds value to the equation that simply cannot be measured in dollars and cents. “Doing more ...

The words “unprecedented,” “crisis,” and “tragic” are words that have exhausted their meaningfulness and in every way fall short in describing the scourge that is COVID-19. It is hard to assign words to a pandemic that has already killed more Americans than the infamous Spanish Flu of 1918 and which continues to exact a terrible toll across every facet of ...

For Covid-19 survivors searching for solutions, support can be found within the community. What does it mean when someone says they are a Covid-19 long hauler? Also referred to as Long Covid, this is a heterogeneous syndrome that typically develops during or after an acute Covid-19 illness and lasts for a minimum of 12 weeks. Lacking explanation through other diagnoses, ...

There Is Hope! February 4th is not just any other day. It’s World Cancer Day and the one day of the year that reminds us all that each one of us has the power to make a difference, and together we can make huge strides in cancer awareness, research, and treatment. Cancer. It is a small word with an enormous ...

For those struggling with eating disorders, hope combined with action can pull them through these difficult times Eating disorders can present in many forms, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and avoidant/restrictive food intake, all of which can seriously impact one’s health. Those struggling with eating disorders typically have a strong preoccupation with body shape, food intake, and weight in general. ...

What would you do if you lived in The Northland and your child needed dental or vision care but you couldn’t afford it? Unfortunately, that’s a question thousands of Northland residents face on a regular basis. But thanks to the efforts of a group called LevelUp Kids, it’s a question that can be answered for free in their child’s school. ...

Throughout our lives, we are constantly seeking information to help inform our decisions. As humans, we gravitate toward being informed, as it provides a sense of comfort, stability, and validation. Whether it’s comparing prices at the grocery store, seeking specialized advice from an accountant or other expert, or simply making a phone call to a best friend or family member ...