Dose of Wellness
Dose of Wellness is a resource from AtlantiCare for noteworthy, educational and medical library content.
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More Common Than You Think: Substance Use Disorder by the Numbers
Finding Support: Resources for You and Your Loved Ones
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Take Control of Your Health: Understanding Erectile Dysfunction and How AtlantiCare Can Help
A Common Problem, a Treatable Condition
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Summer Safety: Tips from the AtlantiCare Trauma Team
Make This a Memorable Summer for All the Right Reasons
It wasn’t virus or food poisoning. I had ovarian cancer
“My doctor’s gut feeling saved my life.” – Eve’s Ovarian Cancer Survivor Story
Nurse, new mother calls mammogram at 40 “life-saving”
Upon returning to work after the birth of my daughter, I received a reminder about AtlantiCare’s “Know Your Numbers,” a program that encourages employees to get regular health checks and screenings. As a new mom and a nurse during a pandemic, I had much on my plate.
Emerging technology Robotic Bariatric Surgery
The robotic platform has now proven to be as safe and effective as the traditional laparoscopic procedure, which has propelled the practice and safety of bariatric surgery.
My Wish and Hope You Will Dial 911 for Stroke
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center’s Neurosciences Institute is a comprehensive stroke center.
Heart-healthy Tips
When it comes to improving your health, a good place to start is your heart. According to the American He...
Diabetes: Meet Me at 7
Being diagnosed with diabetes can be a scary thing. You are forced to think differently about how and wha...
I Need What Talking with Your Doctor about Open Heart Surgery
You meet with your cardiologist and hear the words you’d been fearing – you need open heart surgery. You’re nervous, scared and unsure what to do next. Take a breath and discuss the next steps with your doctor. You’ve heard of bypass surgery before, but what does it mean, exactly?
Time is Brain
Having the Comprehensive Stroke Center at AtlantiCare at your service can make an enormous difference in how such a stroke can affect your life! While many hospitals have some ability to treat stroke, to earn Comprehensive Stroke Center designation is something special.
Heart Risk Factors
Any patient who is suspected to have heart disease – and, according to the American Heart Association, nearly 50 percent of U.S. adults suffer from it – should understand the role of family history in developing coronary artery disease and other types of cardiovascular diseases.
Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder
Nationwide, roughly 20 percent of Americans struggle with SAD or the winter blues. And women are four times as likely as men to be struck by it. Fortunately, no one struggling with SAD needs to sit idle waiting for spring to arrive and alleviate symptoms.
Diabetes Awareness
Nationwide more than 30 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes, yet another 84 million have prediabetes – blood glucose levels that are above normal but don’t quite meet the threshold for a diabetes diagnosis. Naturally, these people are at greater risk to developing diabetes.
Get A Leg Up On Peripheral Arterial Disease
September is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month, a good time to learn more about poor circulation. Left untreated, this chronic circulatory condition can lead to a variety of leg and foot issues, including amputation. It also increases your risk of heart attack and stroke.
Suicide Prevention
The idea of losing a loved one to suicide is terrifying, and it may seem easier to ignore a potential problem than to confront it head on. But knowing what to look for is important in helping address a situation before it becomes a tragedy. Here are some common misconceptions about suicide.
Goodbye, Germs!
Germs are all around us. Some germs that can make us sick can live on surfaces for weeks or even months. ...
What is Sciatica
If you’ve ever had sciatica, you know it can be infuriating. Regardless of the position to which you sh...