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Celebrating 10 Years of Standing Tall

Celebrating 10 Years of Standing Tall

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can change a family’s life from the inside out.

October 16, 2017

Lifetime Risk of Breast Cancer

Lifetime Risk of Breast Cancer

In 1940, the risk to age 85 years was 1 in 20, about 5 percent. By 1989, the risk to age 85 years was about 1 in 9, about 11.1 percent. Today, the risk to age 85 years is about 1 in 8 or about 12.1 percent.

October 12, 2017

Volunteering to Help Those with Cancer

Volunteering to Help Those with Cancer

Carol Ann Morrison, who always wanted to be a nurse but spent her career in retail, says she finds fulfillment because this work is hands on and she can spend her time in service of the sick.

October 5, 2017

Get the facts, not the flu!

Get the facts, not the flu!

As flu season approaches, a lot of information begins to circulate about the flu vaccine.

September 29, 2017

Four-legged Caregivers Provide Comfort and Healing to Patients

Four-legged Caregivers Provide Comfort and Healing to Patients

Gifted with the desire for human connection, dogs have a natural instinct to comfort people in emotional, mental or physical distress.

September 18, 2017

Breaking the Code of Silence

Breaking the Code of Silence

Suicide is a heavy subject, and the stigma attached to mental illness keeps many from talking about their thoughts or feelings.

September 12, 2017

Building a Healthier Community Together

Building a Healthier Community Together

For convenience and accessibility, Freeman Health System has partnered with local schools to provide school-based health clinics, which improve the health and well-being of students and local school districts.

September 1, 2017

Hernia 101

Hernia 101

The most common symptoms for a hernia include a lump in the abdomen or groin, which may or may not disappear while lying down or applying pressure

August 21, 2017

Real Men Care for their Health

Real Men Care for their Health

Don't wait for a crisis to see your physician.

August 20, 2017

Fun in the Sun – Summer Safety Tips from Freeman Urgent Care

Fun in the Sun – Summer Safety Tips from Freeman Urgent Care

Summer is synonymous with barbecues, campfires, swimming pools, ball games and outdoor adventures.

July 17, 2017

Freeman Honors DAISY Award Recipients

Freeman Honors DAISY Award Recipients

Congratulations to all of Freeman’s DAISY Award winners! Shelly, Stacy and Megan are heroes who demonstrate excellence through clinical expertise and compassionate care.

June 30, 2017

Picking the Perfect Pediatrician

Picking the Perfect Pediatrician

From the common cold to sports physicals, you can count on your pediatrician for family-centered, comprehensive healthcare for your child from infancy through adolescence.

June 14, 2017