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Women and heart attacks: How symptoms differ from men
You may have heard women's heart attack symptoms are different, but do you know what to look out for...
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Varicose veins: When are they serious?
Varicose veins tend to run in families, but can also be caused or made worse by having a job where y...
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Which health screenings should every adult know about?
Getting checked regularly is the best way to spot problems before they become serious, but which scr...
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Hip bursitis vs. hip arthritis: What patients need to know
Patients should seek care if hip pain lasts more than a few weeks, occurs after an injury or interfe...
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Common fractures in elderly patients and how they’re treated
For older adults, a broken bone can dramatically affect mobility, independence and overall health.
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Advancements in ablation procedure improve treatment for cardiology patients
People living with atrial fibrillation have a new treatment option at Salem Hospital: pulsed-field a...
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Surgery for blocked arteries solves months of mysterious leg pain
Most people with this kind of blockage notice they can only walk short distances before they need to...
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Shoulder surgery after 60: What older adults need to know
Conservative treatment is usually the first line of defense, but when is surgery the right call?
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Salem Hospital introduces new treatment for metastatic prostate cancer
A new therapy for prostate cancer means those living with metastatic prostate disease could now see ...
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'There’s so much life to be lived, and I’m grateful to be here'
Despite feeling relatively normal, Stacy had a nearly 100% blockage of the left anterior descending ...
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How long does a knee replacement last?
Knee replacement parts are made of advanced metals and plastics, but they can still wear down over t...
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Heart attack rates rise in the winter — here’s why and how to protect yourself
If you're having chest tightness, pressure, pain that is coming on with exertion, it's time to get y...
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Community Health Education Center offers class to train brain away from pain
Most chronic pain can't be cured, but if you understand how and why your body is hurting, you can fe...
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The surprising connection between stress and heart disease — and how to break it
Break the cycle of stress and inflammation by trying these tips from Salem Health Cardiology.
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Heart disease myths debunked: What’s really putting you at risk?
From heart attacks and high blood pressure to heart disease and failure — Salem Health is here to ad...
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Hip replacement surgery: How to prepare your home
Patients can expect to use a walker for two to three weeks after surgery, so they’ll need to account...
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Turning the tables on heart disease
People over the age of 40 should be screened annually by a primary care provider — don’t go several ...
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What is peripheral artery disease and who’s at risk?
Signs of peripheral artery problems include calf pain and wounds on the hands and feet that are slow...
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Is it better to replace your hip or your knee first?
If you have severe hip and knee pain on the same side, you have a big decision to make: Which joint ...
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The best lifestyle for a healthy heart
Diet and exercise are just two of the main preventive factors to lead a heart-healthy lifestyle, but...