When Mary Pawlowski learned she was pregnant in February 2024, she knew that she wanted to have a nonmedicated birth experience. She and her husband, Todd, had a great setup at their home for a water birth, but decided that wasn’t quite the right route for them. “I wanted to figure out a ...

The holidays are a time for celebration with family and friends. But with colder temperatures on the horizon and gathering in crowded spaces, it can also be a peak time for colds, flu and other respiratory illnesses. Minimizing risk and staying healthy is key to making the most of the season. ...

What is gratitude? The American Psychological Association says that gratitude is a positive emotion similar to appreciation — a sense of happiness and thankfulness. Did you know that gratitude can also have health and well-being benefits? It’s true! The American Heart Association cites ...

Trying to get in touch with a primary care doctor can be difficult. You call, meander through the automated prompts, and oftentimes don’t speak to your doctor directly. This is for good reason: there’s a nationwide shortage of primary care physicians. Family doctors generally have to take ...

An overarching goal in health care is preventing and treating infections. But did you know that there’s a specific team dedicated to just that task? Stan Stuckey has seen a lot during the 20 years he’s spent working in the field of infection prevention. He began his career at Truman ...

Nearly 30 years ago, Robin Ward was a passenger on the back of a motorcycle traveling near Bryce Canyon, Utah, when she was involved in an accident. “We hit a deer at about 60 miles per hour and it’s amazing that we even survived,” she said. “My right knee hurt and was swollen, but ...