Male menopause: Is it real? Should I care?
Hormone changes are a normal part of aging for both men and women. The terms “male menopause” and “manopause” have been used to describe decreasing testosterone levels associated with aging.…
Find alternatives to the emergency room during the coronavirus pandemic
This article was first published February 16, 2021, and has been updated.On a busy workday and school distance learning morning, Michael Bailey was on dad duty. On a typical morning,…
What do doctors think about self-diagnosing?
The internet provides a window to all sorts of health and wellness resources, but medical experts caution that there are pros and cons to searching the web for help understanding…
3 exercises to keep your brain healthy
You know it’s important to exercise your body, but when was the last time you exercised your brain? For all adults, especially middle-aged and older adults, cognitive stimulation is one…
A balancing act: understanding the eight areas of your life that affect well-being
From young adults to Olympic athletes, anyone can experience challenges with their mental well-being. Talking about mental health can be difficult — add the stigma that society attaches to poor mental health and it…
Different paths for father, daughter who fought COVID-19 together
Michelle Delgado remembers Feb. 19 — the day she drove her dad to Community Regional Medical Center’s emergency department sick with COVID-19. It was the day before his 56th wedding…
Collaboration, chemo, surgery and CyberKnife used to attack aggressive thyroid cancer
High school agriculture teacher Mindy Calisso is back in the classroom, coaching kids competing in floral design, farm management and goat raising for show at county fairs. She credits the…
Hospital recognized for reducing its energy use and carbon emissions
Community Medical Centers is becoming a greener organization, continuing to make changes that reduce negative impacts on our environment and public health. As part of a national Healthier Hospitals initiative, Community in…
Breastfeeding a baby with food allergies
Did you know the foods you’re eating may be what’s upsetting your newborn’s tummy?Babies often get gassy and irritable due to their immature immune systems, but if these symptoms frequently…
Community helps pioneering transplant of non-beating heart
Community Regional Medical Center’s trauma staff helped facilitate the second-ever West Coast donation of a heart after circulatory death for a successful transplant. The new procedure could increase organ donation…