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Osteoporosis is a bone disease that occurs when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, or when the structure and strength of bone changes. Studies suggest that approximately one in two women and up to one in four men aged 50 and older will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Andrew Terlecky, D.O., of Licking Memorial Orthopedic Surgery explains more about osteoporosis and how to avoid the disease.

| Posted On : 8/15/2024 10:31:47 AM |

Patient Story - Hazel Blamey

Although Hazel Blamey was born prematurely and spent a few days in the Special Care Nursery at Licking Memorial Hospital, her parents, Kianna and Cody, were pleased to note that she was happy and healthy. However, in February, Hazel’s older sister developed a cold, and soon Hazel too was exhibiting signs of illness and struggling to breathe. Hazel tested positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common virus in childhood but can be dangerous for infants. Read more about Hazel’s story here:

| Posted On : 6/6/2024 10:31:44 AM |

Communicating with Your Teenager

A necessary developmental stage of adolescence occurs when children begin to test boundaries and may pull away from parents as they begin to assert their own independence. Navigating this transition is difficult for parents; however, it is important to stay connected to children during their teenage years. Click the link to learn how parents can establish and maintain a healthy and trusting relationship with their children.

| Posted On : 6/6/2024 9:15:38 AM |

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CPR Could Save the Life of Someone You Love

CPR is most effective when initiated immediately after cardiac arrest occurs; however, studies have shown that many individuals hesitate to attempt CPR because they are unsure of the technique, or afraid of causing injury to the victim.

The AHA assures no serious injury will result from attempting CPR, and furthermore – without CPR (even CPR that is incorrectly performed), the victim will most likely die within a few minutes.

CPR should be performed on an individual who:

Is unconscious and does not respond to taps on the shoulder
Is not breathing, or does not have a heart beat

The AHA used to recommend a combination of chest compressions and rescue breaths for CPR; however, studies have shown that “hands-only” CPR is just as effective for adults and teens and may remove obstacles for those who are reluctant to perform mouth-to-mouth breathing, especially on a stranger. Hands-only CPR has just two main steps to remember: call 911, and with one hand locked on top of the other, press hard and quickly on the middle of the victim’s chest.

The American Red Cross offers CPR instruction. For more information about CPR classes, call 1-800-RedCross, or visit online at www.redcross.org to register.

When individuals experience a heart attack in a location that is not a hospital, 90 percent of them will die, according to the American Heart Association. The reason for this high mortality rate is that all too often, no action is taken to circulate the victims’ blood until the emergency medical squad arrives. Many lives could be saved if cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is initiated immediately by someone who is already on the scene.

Health Tips − Hands-Only CPR: Two Easy Steps That Can Save a Life

Studies have shown that hands-only CPR is just as effective in saving teen and adult heart attack victims as conventional compression-and-breaths CPR that was taught in past decades. Hands-only CPR requires only two simple steps:

Step 1 – Call 911 (or send someone else to call 911 while you begin CPR).
Step 2 – With the victim lying on his/her back, push hard and fast (a miniumum of 100 beats per minute) in the center of the chest.

Important note:
Even if you are unsure how to perform CPR, any attempt you make to circulate oxygenated blood is preferable to taking no action. Immediate CPR doubles or triples the victim’s chances of survival.

| Posted On : 12/15/2015 9:54:59 AM Filed under: