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New Year's Resolutions: Making them...

December 31, 2013

With the New Year fast approaching, many people will be soon start thinking about things they would like to do differently in the coming year...

tags: diabetes , diet , eating healthy , exercise , goals , health , heart health , new year's resolutions , nutrition

Understanding ICU Equipment

December 17, 2013

EIRMC is ready to debut the new renovations of our Intensive Care Unit. You may be asking "What types of conditions get treated in the ICU?" ...

tags: brain injury , heart failure , icu , intensive care unit , stroke , tbi , technology

Down Syndrome Testing Available at EIRMC

December 12, 2013

First Trimester Screening is a safe, simple and non-invasive test that can assess a mother's risk for having a baby with Down syndrome (Trisomy...

tags: down syndrome , first trimester , motherhood , parenting , pediatrics , peds , pregnancy , pregnant , preparing for baby , ultrasound

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: What You Need...

December 10, 2013

The outside temperatures are dipping and it's probably time to turn on your furnace and gas or wood-burning appliances. But be careful--carbon...

tags: carbon monoxide , kids safety , prevention , safety , winter

The Signs of Lymphedema

November 21, 2013

The lymphatic system is an extensive drainage system that returns water, waste, proteins and toxins from various tissues back to the blood stream...

Understanding Diabetes

November 12, 2013

Nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. Another 79 million Americans have Prediabetes and are at risk for developing...

tags: diabetes , diet , exercise , gestational diabetes , high blood pressure , nutrition , obesity , pregnancy , pregnant , type 1 diabetes , type 2 diabetes

Simple Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol

October 29, 2013

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, one in six Americans suffer from high cholesterol. This disease can affect any age...

tags: cholesterol , diet , exercise , health , healthy eating , nutrition , weight loss , wellness

Better Prepared for a Visit to the ER

October 22, 2013

For many of us, a trip to the Emergency Room can be stressful, whether we are the ones needing care, or if we are accompanying a loved one. At...

tags: emergency , emergency plan , health , trauma , wellness

Breast Reconstruction After Cancer: Is ...

October 17, 2013

There are a lot of options these days for breast reconstruction after cancer. Many choices can be a good thing. However, this also can make for...

Easy Steps to Bone and Joint Health

October 15, 2013

Nearly 50% of Americans over the age of 18 are affected by musculoskeletal (bone and joint) conditions, including back pain, arthritis, traumatic...

tags: back pain , bone health , exercise , health , joint health , joint pain , osteoporosis , weight loss , wellness

Gestational Diabetes: Your Risk and Prevention

October 10, 2013

Perinatologists (Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist) specialize in caring from moms and babies during a high-risk pregnancy.

tags: diabetes , gestational diabetes , motherhood , pregnancy , pregnant , preparing for baby , type 2 diabetes

Halloween Safety Tips

October 8, 2013

Little ghosts, princesses and super-heroes will be out in our streets soon, and at EIRMC we want to give you great tips to keep your little ones...

tags: diabetes , halloween , holiday , kids , kids safety , parenting , pediatrics , safety , sugar

Fad Diets – Understanding The Alkaline Diet

October 3, 2013

There are so many diets out there, and new ones coming out each day. How are you to sort fact from fiction?

tags: calcium , diet , health , healthy eating , nutrition , osteoporosis , wellness

The “Ins and Outs” of Mammography&colon...

October 1, 2013

The registered mammography technologists at EIRMC have seen it all and heard it all. They've helped countless women overcome anxiety during their...

tags: 3d mammogram , breast cancer , cancer , cancer screening , mammogram , mammography

The “Scariest” Parts of Colonoscopies...

September 24, 2013

The word "colonoscopy" can, understandably, make people cringe (and sit a little tighter). Although this topic can lead to discomfort, our experts...

Staying Smart about Prostate Cancer

September 17, 2013

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and our team at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center agrees there is no better time to educate...

Only the Best for Your High Risk Pregnancy

September 13, 2013

As you and your partner begin the planning process for having a baby, it is important to know that EIRMC has the services to ensure safety and...

Finding a New Doctor: Must-Ask Questions...

September 10, 2013

These days, it's not uncommon for people to switch doctors. Whether you've recently relocated to Idaho Falls, changed insurance carriers or were...

ER Wait Times – Know Your Time, All the ...

September 5, 2013

In 2012 alone, we had 40,412 visits to our ER. With that sort of volume we believe it is our responsibility to deliver the highest level of emergency...

Catching ZZZ's: Ways to Help Your Child...

September 3, 2013

When it comes to children and sleep, recent studies have shown that nearly 70% of American children aren't getting enough. Aside from affecting...

tags: childr , children's health , exercise , healthy sleeping , kids , kids health , kids health peds , parenting , pediatrics , peds , sleep

Five Diet Myths Exposed

August 27, 2013

From detoxing to gluten free, there are a lot of diets out there and a lot of misleading information about each one. We know it can be overwhelming...

tags: diet , health , healthy eating , metabolism , nutrition , portion control , wellness

Should I Really Have Hair There? (And Other...

August 20, 2013

Chances are those symptoms and questions you're too embarrassed to bring up with your doctor are questions they hear on a regular basis. Still...

Preventing the Top 5 Threats to Women's Health

August 15, 2013

When it comes to health risks, women and men aren't the same. In fact, you may be surprised to learn which conditions pose the highest health...

tags: alzheimer's disease , breast cancer , cholesterol , diet , exercise , health , heart disease , high blood pressure , nutrition , smoking , stroke , weight loss , wellness , women's health

The School Year is Coming – Is Your Child...

August 8, 2013

The sure sign summer's coming to an end? The impending sound of school bells just around the corner. The coming weeks are sure to be filled with...

tags: baby , childhood vaccines , children's health , immunizations , kids , kids health , measles , parenting , pediatrics , peds , vaccines , whooping cough

3 Important Tips for Keeping Cool this Summer

July 30, 2013

With persistent high temperatures this summer in Idaho, keeping cool is more important than ever. Extreme exposure to heat can cause heat exhaustion...

tags: dehydration , health , heat exhaustion , heat stroke , hydration , summer , sunscreen , wellness

7 Ways to Prepare for Your Next Adventure - Delivery...

June 21, 2013

Having a baby is a little like going on a vacation. Come again? Just to clarify, we did not claim that having a baby is a vacation; ...

tags: baby , birth plan , labor and delivery , maternity-leave , motherhood , pregnancy , pregnant , preparing for baby

Women and the Big C – The 5 Most Common ...

June 7, 2013

If you're like most women, you've heard a lot about detecting and treating breast cancer. After all, it is the most common cancer in women.But...

tags: 3d mammogram , breast cancer , cancer , cancer treatment , colon cancer , mammogram , mammography , prevention , skin cancer , women's health

5 Tips for Reducing Your Child's Immunization...

May 24, 2013

You'd be hard-pressed to find a person who enjoys receiving an immunization. In the hierarchy of things people are uneasy about, medical shots...

tags: childhood vaccinations , children's health , immunizations , kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , peds , vaccines

March of Dimes – Nathan's Story

May 21, 2013

The Davies Family is eastern Idaho's March for Babies Ambassador Family. Their story teaches us the true meaning of both love and perseverance...

tags: baby , march of dimes , motherhood , parenting , pediatrics , peds , picu , pregnancy

Traveling Down the Spine Highway

May 7, 2013

Auto accidents, roadwork zones, speed traps, we all know what happens when a major highway gets constricted by a lane or two. If you're on it...

tags: back , back pain , health , spinal stenosis , spine , wellness

What Does a Nutritionist Do?

May 3, 2013

Are carbs bad? What types of carbs are bad? Is LDL the good cholesterol or the bad one? What are the most heart-healthy foods and do any of them...

tags: cholesterol , diabetes , diet , health , healthy heart , heart health , nutrition , nutritionist , wellness

Meet Dr. Jeremy Hertzig, Pediatric Intensivist

April 30, 2013

Recently, we opened a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit here at EIRMC. In addition to our already standing 10-bed Pediatric wing, this has added ...

tags: children's health , kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , peds , picu

Listening to What Your Body Is Really Saying

April 26, 2013

Unfortunately, deciphering your body's signals can be as confusing as figuring out what the acronyms in your teenager's text messages mean BRB...

tags: cravings , diet , health , healthy eating , hydration , nutrition , stress , wellness

The Strained, Sore, Stinging Sciatica

April 16, 2013

It has happened to everyone at least a few times. You stand to walk, start to sit down, or move in the wrong way and all of a sudden, you don't...

tags: back , back pain , disk herniation , health , sciatica , steroid injections , weakness

5 Reasons Why a PICU is Necessary

April 12, 2013

Like a colorful rainbow, medical care should include a full spectrum of services for every patient regardless of their age from a simple doctor's...

tags: children's health , kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , peds , picu

I Have Heart Failure: Now What

March 29, 2013

Heart failure, also called congestive heart failure, is a condition in which your heart is unable to maintain adequate blood circulation to your...

tags: congestive heart failure , diet , fatigue , healthy heart , heart , heart health , nutrition

Get Rid of the Extra, Get an Exercise Physiologist...

March 26, 2013

Spring is in the air, and as the temperature rises, so too does the desire to get back in shape. For a growing number of Americans, however, ...

tags: diet , dietician , exercise , health , heart health , metabolism , obesity , registered dietician , weight loss , wellness

Managing Your Mental Health

March 15, 2013

The good news is that just like your physical health, there are steps you can take to protect your mental health. Here are a few ways to you ...

OBGYN and YOU

March 14, 2013

There may not be a more important choice concerning your health as a woman, than choosing a great OBGYN.

tags: birth plan , labor and delivery , motherhood , pregnancy , pregnant , preparing for baby , women's health

Dancing with the Stars 2013

March 5, 2013

For the third year in a rowEIRMC's own Sandee Moore laced up her dancing shoes and put on a fabulous show. The annual American Cancer Society's...

We Put the ”Diet“ in Dietician

March 1, 2013

Most of us feel like we have a handle on nutrition. Media force-feeds us fact after statistic after fact about what we should and should not ...

tags: diet , dietician , goals , health , nutrition , wellness

How to Manage Blood Sugar

February 22, 2013

Any chronic disease is tough to live with. If you have diabetes you know the special challenges this disease brings to the table. Here is a list...

tags: blood sugar , diabetes , diet , eating healthy , exercise , health , nutrition , wellness

Love Your Heart

February 14, 2013

This week you have most likely been busy planning dates and buying flowers and chocolate (or planning nights in and buying ice cream and sweatpants)...

tags: diet , eating healthy , exercise , health , healthy heart , heart , heart disease , heart health , nutrition , smoking , wellness

Our New PICU

February 8, 2013

As a child, these are the cornerstones of care that you get when sick. We all remember how loved and comforted our mothers or fathers made us...

tags: children's health , kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , peds , picu

The Name Game: How to Choose a Baby Name

January 25, 2013

In the mix of other responsibilities that accompany the birth of a baby (diapers, naps, feeding, clothing), naming your baby is a very fun and...

tags: baby , baby names , motherhood , parenting , pediatrics , peds , preparing for baby

PICU vs. NICU — What's the difference?

January 18, 2013

We can all agree that the acronyms in healthcare are a little daunting. MDs and DOs, not to mention RNs and LPNs. It seems like you have to be...

tags: baby , children's health , kids , kids health , nicu , parenting , pediatrics , peds , picu

Running into Knee Injuries?

January 11, 2013

The crisp air brushes your cheek and fills your lungs. Your post-holiday body protests as your burning legs pound the merciless pavement. It's...

tags: joint health , joint pain , physical therapy , runners knee , running , tendinitis

Making New Year's Resolutions That Stick

January 3, 2013

Another year has come and gone. And someone how you aren't richer, nicer or better looking.

tags: diabetes , exercise , goals , health , healthy eating , heart health , joint pain , new year's resolutions , nutrition , wellness

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