Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Ear Nose and Throat, RMH Blog - Ear Nose and Throat - July 15, 2019

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Patients with obstructive sleep apnea have airways that become blocked during sleep, usually from the collapse of soft tissue in the airways. This causes the patient to stop breathing, resulting in a drop in oxygen levels and sleep deprivation. In the short term, obstructive sleep apnea causes fatigue and discomfort. […]

RMH Swing Bed Program

RMH Blog, RMH Programs - July 15, 2019

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RMH’s “Swing Bed Program” is especially designed for patients who are well enough to leave the hospital but not well enough to go home. Swing bed patients are allowed to remain in the hospital after discharge from normal hospital care. They say in the same location but they are reclassified […]

What is Osteoporosis?

Chronic Diseases, RMH Blog - July 15, 2019

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Osteoporosis is a disease that causes the bones to become weaker and more likely to break. It was once thought to be a “woman’s disease”, since it affects about 1 in 4 women aged 65 and over. It’s now recognized that about 1 in 20 men aged 65 and over […]

Safe Tick Removal

Outdoor Safety, RMH Blog, Uncategorized - July 15, 2019

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Ticks are one of the less fortunate signs of summer. The key to safe tick removal is speed. Remove the tick as soon as possible after it latches on. Grab it as close to the skin as possible with a pair of tweezers and jerk straight up. If part of […]

Anti-Aging Skin Care

Dermatology, RMH Blog - July 15, 2019

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An anti-aging skin care routine should fit both your skin type and your budget. When starting a new routine, introduce only one product to your skin at a time. Use each new product for several weeks before adding a new one, so you can check for allergies and make sure […]

What is Laparoscopic Surgery?

RMH Blog, Surgery - July 15, 2019

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When talking about surgery, it is common to hear the term “laparoscopic surgery”. One easy way to remember what this means is to recall that a “laparoscope” is a big word for a very small thing: a miniature camera with a light source that is inserted into the body through […]

Managing COPD in the Heat of the Summer

Pulmonary Conditions, RMH Blog - July 10, 2019

The high temperatures of summer can make Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) harder to deal with. The body works harder to regulate body temperature. Harder work takes more oxygen, which can lead to shortness of breath. Plant allergens associated with the growing season can also make COPD worse. High humidity […]

Building Trust Helps Uncover Cyberbullying

Pediatrics - July 8, 2019

No one wants to see their child become the victim of a bully. Bullies, who act on social media platforms, over text or apps, etc., using digital communications, are “cyberbullies.” Cyberbullying can be difficult to detect, unless your child confides in you. If you want your kids to come to […]

RMH Rehab Department helps with side effects of cancer treatments

Rehab - April 5, 2019

This article first appeared in the Rushville Republican on April 2, 2019.  Cancer is not a “one size fits all” disease. There are many types of cancer and there are many different forms of treatment. The advantage of any type of cancer treatment is that it may help patients conquer […]

Patient credits regular mammograms with life-saving diagnosis

RMH Blog - March 26, 2019

Linda Horner, of Greensburg, first had breast cancer 36 years ago. At age 34, after feeling a lump in her breast, she went to see a doctor in Ohio. Unfortunately, this doctor sent her home without further follow up. The lump continued to grow. A year and a half later, […]