By: Kathy Hubbard. “Forty percent of people who are at high risk for vision loss didn’t see an eye care professional or have an eye exam in the previous year. With that in mind, I contacted Dr. Mark F. Torres, MD, ophthalmologist at Bonner General Health and asked a bunch of questions because May is Eye Health Awareness Month.”
By: Kathy Hubbard. “A long-time hospital auxiliary volunteer told me recently that her favorite lunch of the week is at the cafeteria in Bonner General Health. Not something you hear very often about hospital food, is it? But it’s true.”
By: Kathy Hubbard. “Writing about hives last week made me think about bees. And then I saw a post on Facebook asking if anyone had noticed an unusual abundance of them recently and that settled it. I just had to do some research on bees and bee stings.”
By: Kathy Hubbard. “Maybe we think about bees when we hear the word “hives” and maybe not surprising, hives can be caused by insect bites. But although hives are an allergic reaction bugs aren’t the only culprit. Hives, whose medical term is urticaria, are itchy, burning or stinging red bumps that can occur anywhere on the body.”
By: Kathy Hubbard. “Nuclear medicine allows us to look at how organs and tissues are functioning, not just what they look like, and that gives us powerful insight into diagnosing disease. Being able to use that knowledge to help patients every day is something I find incredibly rewarding.”
By: Kathy Hubbard. “Nuclear medicine allows us to look at how organs and tissues are functioning, not just what they look like, and that gives us powerful insight into diagnosing disease. Being able to use that knowledge to help patients every day is something I find incredibly rewarding.”
By: Kathy Hubbard. With a lot of exceptions, over the decades cancer has been considered a result of aging. Thus, the recommendations for early detection screenings are typically aimed at those over 50. But times are changing.
Bonner General Family Practice is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Dean Kubacz, MD, to its team of primary care providers. Dr. Kubacz brings a comprehensive clinical background, global medical experience, and a deep commitment to whole‑person care to the Sandpoint community.
By: Kathy Hubbard. There are over 200 types of mental health disorders. They range in severity, they range in symptoms and they range in effective treatment options. Many people have mental health concerns from time to time;
By: Kathy Hubbard. “I’m always exhausted,” a friend of mine said recently. I didn’t think much about it because she often complains about being tired. “I must have gotten up four times during the night to pee. It’s dreadful. I can’t get a good night’s sleep.”
By: Kathy Hubbard. Researchers believe CIDP happens because of issues with your immune system. For unknown reasons, your immune system sees myelin as dangerous and attacks it.
By: Kathy Hubbard.I first heard about Hannah Robbins, MD, when she performed a friend’s colonoscopy. Recently her name came up during a discussion about the surgical upgrades that were the focus of this year’s Heart Ball, Bonner General Health Foundation’s annual fundraiser.
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