Health Articles and Links
-
FGH adds stroke and vascular screenings to wellness options
Franklin General Hospital has expanded our offering of screenings to include several ultrasounds which can detect risk for stroke and several other vascular diseases.
-
New therapy may relieve your swelling
Do you suffer from a tightness, or swelling, of an extremity? a burning or tingling sensation radiating down an extremity? heaviness or aching of an arm or leg? inability to wear rings, jewelry, watches or clothing due to swelling? If you answer yes to any of these questions, you may suffer from a condition called lymph-edema.
-
Trouble swallowing?
If you have trouble swallowing, you should be aware of our new ability to diagnose your problem. By studying a radiographic video of your swallowing, we can identify the problem.
Type 2 Diabetes: Small steps yield big rewards
Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. Statistics just released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that 20.8 million people - 7 percent of the population - have diabetes, and more than 6 million of them don't even know they have it.
Good Questions for Your Good Health
Every time you talk with a doctor, nurse, or pharmacist, use these questions to better understand your health:
Dr. Jay Provides Quality Surgical Care for FGH/FMC Patients
One of the most respected of the visiting specialists is Dr. Harsha Jayawardena, fondly called "Dr. Jay" by patients and staff. His proven skill, as well as his professional and kind way of dealing with people, makes him highly respected.
"I owe my life to early detection"
One woman's story about breast cancer treatment
Men face midlife health issues, too
Midlife changes and health issues in women are frequently and openly discussed in magazines, on talk shows, and in workshops. It is not as common to see similar problems in men receive attention.
Sign up to “Step Ahead”
The Step Ahead program is an extension of the cardiac rehab program, created to provide a non-threatening exercise program with supervision for individuals who have a variety of health conditions, such as diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, and congestive heart failure, among other cardiac risk factors.
Dr. Meyer Brings Specialized Eye Care Services to FGH
Opthalmalogist Dr. Mark Meyer, an associate of the North Iowa Eye Clinic in Mason City, performs eye surgeries at FGH each month.
Having Chest Pain? Suspect It Is a Heart Attack?
If you are experiencing chest pain or suspect you are having a heart attack, you should always go to your nearest hospital.
Dr. Tan Holds Ob./Gyn. Outpatient Clinic at FMC-Hampton
Dr. Thoo Tan holds an obstetrical and gynecological outpatient clinic at the Franklin Medical Center in Hampton each Wednesday morning.
Make a Miracle; Give a Precious Gift
Medical advances have made it possible to transplant numerous tissues and organs from one human being into another to improve and save lives.
Health Links
As you begin your search for health information, it is important that you know what to look for when evaluating the quality of health information on web sites. Always review health information obtained on the web with your trusted health provider.