When to See a Specialist: Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Your health is one of your most valuable assets and recognizing when to seek specialized care can make all the difference in achieving the best outcomes. While some health issues can be managed by yo...
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Heart Disease in Iowa Women—and How to Protect Your Heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in Iowa, accounting for 23.5% of female fatalities in 2017. This statistic underscores the critical importance of heart health awareness and pr...
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Klemme Resident on the Road to Recovery After Ankle Surgery
Dr. Tyler Mulkey: A ‘Straight Shooter’ Who Puts Patients First Chad Boyington, 52, a forklift operator from Klemme, Iowa, and his wife Darci have shared a love of travel for over 23 years. One...
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Dangers of Cold Weather: Protecting Your Health with Expert Care
Winter in Mason City brings its fair share of challenges, especially when it comes to your health. Freezing temperatures, icy conditions, and dry air can exacerbate existing medical conditions and po...
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How Advanced A-Fib Monitoring Can Prevent Recurrent Strokes: Insights from Dr. Michael Spooner
Stroke Prevention Starts with Effective A-Fib Management Stroke remains a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, and atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) is one of its most significant contributo...
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Alcohol and Cancer: A Growing Concern for Rural Iowa
In a significant public health announcement, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued a new advisory highlighting the direct link between alcohol consumption and an increased risk of cancer. ...
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Preventing Heart Disease: Tips for Modifying Your Risk Factors
As the end of the year approaches and people start reflecting on their health and setting new year’s resolutions, there’s no better time to focus on heart health. Heart disease remains the leadin...
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Comprehensive Care for Women’s Pelvic Health: Addressing Prolapse, Recurrent UTIs, and More
Women’s pelvic health encompasses a range of conditions that can significantly impact quality of life, from urinary incontinence and pelvic pain to prolapse and recurrent urinary tract infections (...
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How Joint Surgery Can Revitalize Your Active Lifestyle: Lessons from Joyce’s Recovery
Joint pain can significantly impact quality of life, making even the simplest tasks difficult to accomplish. For Joyce, a dedicated grandmother who lives on a farm hip and knee pain had become more t...
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Life Without Heartburn: How GERD Surgery Transformed Drew’s Health and Daily Routine
For many people, heartburn is a temporary annoyance, but for others, it becomes a persistent and life-altering condition. Drew, a mailman in Mason City, knows this all too well. As someone who tries ...
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