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New Year's Resolutions Nobody Makes, But ...

December 30, 2014

January 1 is just around the corner — a new year, a clean slate. Time to start making your New Year's resolutions. But this time, ...

tags: depression , diet , exercise , goals , health , new year's resolutions , nutrition , obesity , screen time , sleep , wellness

How To Stay Healthy Over The Holidays If You Have...

December 18, 2014

The holidays are filled with parties, food, and drinks galore. If you have a chronic condition like diabetes, obesity, or high blood pressure...

tags: celebration , diet , exercise , health , healthy eating , holiday , nutrition , portion control , sleep , wellness

Teen Suicide: What Parents Can Do Before...

December 16, 2014

It's one of the most devastating scenes imaginable: A parent or sibling walks into a teenager's room. Instead of finding him playing...

tags: bullying , depression , kids , kids health , mental health , parenting , suicide , suicide prevention , teens

Surprising Risk Factors For Diabetes: Your...

November 25, 2014

Obesity and type 2 diabetes in children has been on the rise. You might be surprised to find that school policies can put kids at risk for obesity...

tags: children's health , diabetes , diet , exercise , healthy eating , kids , kids health , nutrition , obesity , parenting , pediatrics , peds

E-cigarette Safety: 4 Reasons That'...

November 14, 2014

They're devices that look like cigarettes. But instead of tobacco, they contain liquid nicotine. They operate off a battery and turn liquid...

tags: cancer , e-cigarette , health , lung cancer , nicotine , secondhand smoke , smoking , wellness

ADHD In Girls: 3 Things You Should Know

November 4, 2014

Boys are supposed to by hyper. And girls are supposed to be the calm, more mature ones, right?

tags: adhd , anxiety , children's health , depression , kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , peds

Radiation Oncology: Commonly Asked Questions

October 22, 2014

Radiation is something that is electrically produced. It is high powered and interacts with certain elements that create an x-ray beam. That ...

tags: cancer , cancer prevention , cancer treatment , radiation

7 Ways to Cope With the Mental Health Effects ...

October 13, 2014

When you're diagnosed with breast cancer, you may only think about the physical effects of the disease at first: How will the treatment ...

tags: anxiety , breast cancer , cancer , cancer treatment , depression , health , mental health , wellness

How to Be a Part of a Loved One's Breast ...

October 9, 2014

If you have a loved one who is undergoing treatment for breast cancer, you probably want to help out as much as you can. But you may worry about...

tags: breast cancer , cancer , cancer prevention , cancer treatment

Know The Facts About The Ebola Virus Disease

October 7, 2014

The Ebola Virus Disease has been in the headlines recently. There are many people weighing in on this topic, but not all information is accurate...

tags: abdominal pain , ebola , ebola virus , fever , health , muscle pain , prevention , vomiting

Early-Stage Breast Cancer: Why It's...

October 2, 2014

Believe it or not, a diagnosis of early-stage breast cancer is usually not a death sentence.

tags: 3d mammogram , breast cancer , cancer , cancer prevention , cancer treatment , mammogram , mammography

3 Things You Should Know About Child Life Specialists

September 23, 2014

If your child is hospitalized for treatment after a serious illness, injury or medical procedure, you probably feel like there's so much...

tags: child life specialist , kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , peds , preparing for surgery , surgery

What You Need to Know About Enterovirus (EV-D68)

September 10, 2014

You may be aware that an increasing number of children in several U.S. states have been diagnosed with Enterovirus D68. Specialists at EIRMC ...

tags: baby , children's health , enterovirus , hand hygiene , health , kids , kids health , lethargy , parenting , pediatrics , peds , shortness of breath

The Role of an Occupational Therapist after a ...

September 4, 2014

What exactly does an occupational therapist do?

tags: fast , occupational therapy , physical therapy , rehab , speech therapy , stroke

How to Find a Good Pediatrician for Your Baby

September 3, 2014

So, your first doctor search—finding the right OBGYN— is over. But when your baby is born, the obstetrician's role in the baby&apos...

tags: baby , children's health , kids , kids health , motherhood , parenting , pediatrician , pediatrics , peds , preparing for baby

The Good News About Colon Cancer Screening and...

August 28, 2014

Colon cancer is a serious health issue in America today. It's the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer...

tags: cancer , cancer screening , cancer treatment , colon cancer , health , men's health , prevention , wellness , women's health

Working During Chemotherapy: Tips for Approaching...

August 26, 2014

While some cancer patients take time off from work, many simply can't afford to. It's common to find cancer patients still in the workforce...

tags: breast cancer , cancer , cancer prevention , cancer treatment , chemotherapy , colon cancer , health , prevention

Sleeping During Pregnancy: Why There's No Such...

August 21, 2014

If you're pregnant, you've probably had family and friends encourage you to eat up. After all, you're eating for 2 people instead...

tags: c-section , motherhood , pregnancy , pregnant , preparing for baby , sleep , sleep apnea , sleep while pregnant

Managing Your Diabetes: Carbohydrates

August 20, 2014

Nutrition is a very important key to living a happy and healthy life with diabetes. But, we know you might have some questions about how the ...

tags: carbohydrates , carbs , diabetes , diet , exercise , fiber , health , healthy eating , nutrition , starch , sugar , wellness

Words of Encouragement: 6 Inspirational ...

August 12, 2014

There's a sense of relief that comes with your final day of cancer treatment. It's the first day of survivorship.

tags: breast cancer , cancer , cancer treatment , health , wellness

We Have a Little Emergency: Child Identification...

August 6, 2014

At EIRMC, we know your little ones mean the world to you, and you can't wait to show them the world! But, we also know that automobile accidents...

tags: kids , kids health , kids safety , parenting , pediatrics , peds , safety

EIRMC's New Cath Lab: Only the Best...

July 30, 2014

Did you know our first heart cells begin to beat as early as 4 weeks gestation?

tags: cath lab , health , healthy heart , heart , heart health , radiation , technology , wellness

Why Women Don't Go to the Doctor and How ...

July 8, 2014

Women are not going to the doctor as often as men — even when they need to.

tags: cancer detection , health , prevention , wellness , women's health

Common Fireworks Injuries and How to Prevent Them

July 3, 2014

The 4th of July is supposed to be a celebration, but instead thousands of people are finding themselves nursing injuries.

tags: 4th of july , burns , celebration , holiday , injury , kids safety , parenting , safety

Gestational Diabetes: What Every Woman Needs...

July 2, 2014

Gestational diabetes is one of the most common medical complications, occurring in nearly 200,000 US pregnancies each year. Gestational Diabetes...

tags: diabetes , diet , first trimester , gestational diabetes , healthy eating , motherhood , obesity , pregnancy , pregnant , second trimester , third trimester

Tips from a Trauma Nurse: Staying Safe on...

July 2, 2014

Melonie Frasure, RN, is the Trauma Coordinator at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She's seen plenty of injuries from ATV and off-road ...

tags: injury , injury prevention , kids , kids safety , parenting , safety , sports , trauma

7 Sleep Tips for the Week Before the GT Relay

July 1, 2014

Getting ready to run the Grand Teton Relay? Finding it hard to fit all that running preparation into your regular work/family schedules? Well...

tags: cramps , diet , grand teton relay , health , restless leg syndrome , running , sleep

The Little Things...That Become Big Things

July 1, 2014

You've spent $150 on shoes, $40 on running shorts, $25 on a running tank, $140 on an iPod, $12 on socks (one pair”seriously, socks...

tags: chafing , dehydration , exercise , grand teton relay , health , running , sports

Cramp...That's Painful!

July 1, 2014

Ever been in your zone while running? Fresh morning air, sun peaking over the horizon”you just think: Life's good. That is until the...

tags: cramps , dehydration , grand teton relay , health , hydration , running

What's the Rub?

July 1, 2014

The Grand Teton Relay is an intense relay with many crazy ups and down”and we're not just talking about running in the shadows of ...

tags: chafing , exercise , grand teton relay , running , skin care , sports

Grand Teton Relay Tips — Warning Signs that...

July 1, 2014

Have you ever ran the Grand Teton Relay? If you have, you know it's an absolute blast. How could you not like exercise, competition and ...

tags: grand teton relay

It's High Time to Hydrate — Dehydration...

July 1, 2014

The familiar taste trickles down your rough, cracked lips in small beads of sweat from your upper lip. With each new strike of the foot, small...

tags: cramps , dehydration , exercise , grand teton relay , health , hydraton , running , sports

Running Injuries: Heat Therapy vs. Cold ...

July 1, 2014

To ice? Or to heat? That is the question - especially when it comes to running. When you've got a running injury it can be tricky to know...

tags: cramps , dehydration , exercise , grand teton relay , hydration , injury , running , sports , treatment

Carb-Loading — A Runner's Best Friend

July 1, 2014

Running in the shadows of the Tetons, one of the most beautiful locations in the nation for the annual Grand Teton Relay, you will experience...

tags: carb loading , carbohydrates , diet , grand teton relay , health , hydration , nutrition , running , sports

Running into Embarrassment

July 1, 2014

Runners are awesome. Runners are cool. When you're running, you know deep down that as people drive by they're thinking, Wow. That ...

tags: chafing , dehydration , exercise , grand teton relay , health , hydration , running , sports

10 Non-Dairy High Calcium Foods that May Surprise...

June 26, 2014

Calcium”we all know that it's important for keeping our bones strong, and that drinking milk is a good way to get it.

tags: calcium , diet , health , healthy eating , heart disease , high blood pressure , nutrition , osteoporosis , wellness

You're Too Young To have Cancer: How...

June 24, 2014

From the moment the doctor confirms your diagnosis, you may think of how cancer will affect your work, your physical appearance, and your social...

tags: breast cancer , cancer , cancer treatment , health , wellness

5 Important Questions to Ask When Choosing Your...

June 19, 2014

You're pregnant. Yay! Now, it's time to roll up your sleeves and find a very important person—your new OB/GYN.

tags: breastfeeding , breast milk , labor and delivery , lactation consultant , motherhood , pregnancy , pregnant , preparing for baby

Is Your Spouse Sabotaging Your Weight Loss?

June 17, 2014

The wedding was beautiful and so was the honeymoon. Notice the past tense: was. You've been married for a while now and it's time to face...

tags: diet , goals , health , lose weight , nutrition , weight loss , wellness

In Sickness and in Health: Being Your Partner's...

June 12, 2014

Life changes immediately after your spouse or partner is diagnosed with a chronic illness.

tags: cancer , chronic disease , communication , dieabetes , health , heart , heart disease , heart health , helping your spouse , wellness

EIRMC's Rehabilitation Unit - An Overview

June 10, 2014

In the Rehabilitation Unit at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, patients from all walks of life are recovering from various injuries or ...

tags: care plan , health , occupational therapy , physical therapy , rehab , rehabilitation , speech therapy , wellness

News for New Moms: The Benefits of Breastfeeding

June 5, 2014

As an internationally board-certified lactation consultant, I'm often asked, What are the benefits of breast milk?

tags: baby , breastfeeding , breast milk , childhood obesity , ear infections , formula feeding , infant nutrition , kids , kids health , motherhood , parenting , pediatrics , peds , preparing for baby , sids

Gaining Weight: Do Men and Women Gain and...

June 4, 2014

Ladies, does it ever feel like you have to slave away on a treadmill just to lose 5 pounds, but your husband or brother can just mention dropping...

tags: diet , exercise , health , lose weight , metabolism , nutrition , weight gain , weight loss , wellness

Quitting Smoking: 3 Reasons Why Smokers ...

May 28, 2014

Quitting smoking is not like remodeling your basement or saving for retirement. It's not something to put off until you can get around to...

tags: cancer , health , lung cancer , nicotine , smoking , weight gain , wellness , withdrawal

A to Z Pregnancy Information for Men

May 21, 2014

Here is some A to Z pregnancy information to help you understand what's going on when the woman in your life is expecting.

tags: baby , first trimester , labor and delivery , morning sickness , motherhood , parenting , pregnancy , pregnant , preparing for baby

Exercise — Where Do I Begin?

May 20, 2014

We live in a world filled with technology and conveniences abounding, so it's not surprising that many fall short of meeting the minimum...

tags: cardio , exercise , health , healthy heart , heart disease , heart health , obesity , resistance training , strength , wellness

How Close Are We to Finding a Cure for Cancer?

May 15, 2014

Cancer. No matter what kind it is or what stage it's at, the diagnosis can be terrifying. A lot of the fear comes from the fact that while...

tags: breast cancer , cancer , cancer prevention , cancer screening , diet , exercise , family history , health , nutrition , wellness

Is There a Best Age to Get Pregnant?

May 13, 2014

It seems like women can't win when it comes to hitting that elusive best age to get pregnant. But, is there such a thing?

tags: baby , motherhood , pregnancy , pregnant , preparing for baby

Keeping Children Safe from Sexual Abuse

April 30, 2014

Child sexual abuse is more common than many people think, and its effects can be devastating. It hurts many people including the child, their...

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

Does Media Violence Cause Children to Become More...

April 27, 2014

Columbine. Sandy Hook. Virginia Tech. These schools all have something in common - shootings.

tags: kids , kids health , kids safety , media , parenting , pediatrics , safety , screen time , teens

5 Tips to Save Money: How New Parents Can...

April 24, 2014

If you had a baby shower, you probably looked at the pile of gifts and thought, “I will never need all of this!” As the parent of...

tags: baby , motherhood , parenting , preparing for baby

Is it False Labor or The Real Thing?

April 22, 2014

In the weeks leading up to your due date, every little hint of sensation in your belly may cause your heart to race in excitement and make you...

tags: contractions , false labor , induced labor , labor and delivery , maternity-leave , pregnancy , pregnant , preparing for baby

Should I Get My Son the HPV Vaccine?

April 16, 2014

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be hard to talk about, especially with pre-teens and teenagers.

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

Debunking Common Myths About Conception

April 15, 2014

There are many old housewives' tales on how to improve your chances of getting pregnant, but unfortunately, not all of them work. Here are...

tags: breastfeeding , motherhood , pregnancy , pregnant , preparing for baby

Is Cancer Genetic? Facts About Heredity ...

April 11, 2014

People who have never smoked can get lung cancer, though smoking clearly raises the risk. Someone who lost her mom to breast cancer might never...

tags: cancer , cancer screening , cancer treatment , family history , genetic testing

Going Green: The What, Why and How of a ...

April 8, 2014

Lots of places are going green lately. But have you considered switching your diet to green?

tags: diabetes , diet , health , healthy eating , nutrition , type 2 diabetes , wellness

Talking to Kids About Cancer: How to break...

April 1, 2014

It's understandably one of the hardest things a cancer patient has to do: Tell their children that dad or mom is sick. The news and subsequent...

tags: cancer , cancer prevention , cancer treatment , health , kids , parenting

Colorectal Cancer Awareness: Start Screening...

March 13, 2014

If you are age 50 or older and have not had a colorectal screening, please schedule one today. If everyone age 50 and older were screened for...

tags: aging , cancer , cancer screening , colorectal cancer , polyps

Healthy Meals and Snacks

March 11, 2014

Food is important. The food choices you make each day will not only affect your health today, but in the future as well. In recent years, there...

tags: diabetes , dietician , health , healthy eating , heart disease , nutrition , obesity , registered dietician , wellness

Do You Have an Idea for a Blog, Seminar, or Video?

March 9, 2014

Interested is doing a video for EIRMC's YouTube channel? How about guest authoring an article for EIRMC's Health Matters blog?

Do You Need a Pathology Report After Hours?

March 9, 2014

Have you ever found yourself needing a pathology report after normal business hours? There is a quick and easy way to view the report anytime...

March Healthy Conversations

March 9, 2014

EIRMC's Healthy Conversation is monthly lecture seminar that is set to inform the public of the services offered in the community...

Live Well Idaho Falls - March

March 9, 2014

Live Well Idaho Falls is a new series brought to the community by Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, Mountain View Hospital and The City...

Questions To Ask Your New Doctor

March 4, 2014

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

tags: health , insurance , wellness

February is Heart Health Month

February 11, 2014

According to the American Heart Association, “Heart failure is a chronic, progressive condition in which the heart muscle is unable to ...

tags: diabetes

Are You Having Chest Pain?

February 6, 2014

Let's start by making one thing very clear: If you, or someone you are with, experiences chest pain, call 9-1-1 immediately. Do not hesitate...

tags: anxiety attack , chest pain , costochondritis , gerd , healthy heart , heart , heart attack , heart health

What is the Best Diet for You?

January 21, 2014

Has there ever been a time when there wasn't the “latest, greatest diet craze”? It seems like there are always so many diet ...

tags: diet , dietician , eating healthy , health , nutrition , registered dietician , wellness

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