Erin Stewart knew the feeling. Tightness in her chest. Trouble breathing. She told herself it was just another asthma attack, but in the back of her mind she knew it could be something else, especially because she had a fever. Stewart went to the emergency room at UofL Health – Medical Center South. She had…
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COVID-19 has impacted people in all aspects of life. The cancellation of graduations, weddings or other key events coupled with lost jobs and wages can cause increased stress and anxiety. This heightened tension can lead to several mental and physical health issues including psoriasis flare-ups. Psoriasis is a common, long-term (chronic) skin disorder that causes…
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Schools are open for online sessions. Even though students finished the last school year online, it doesn’t mean the transition to online learning for this school year is any easier, especially for kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopment disorder that is often diagnosed during childhood. The hallmark…
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With the shelter in place orders and social distancing instituted the last few months, people may have noticed an increase in unhealthy habits. The increase could be caused by a variety of factors including a lack of exercise, overeating to cope with the stress of the pandemic, binge watching your favorite shows and more. It’s…
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When you’re not feeling well or there’s been an accident, it’s easy to be confused about what to do next. Do you wait until morning and call your doctor? Head to your closest urgent care clinic? Or go to the emergency room? It’s not a small decision. As the nurse manager of the Emergency Department…
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