Stories of Interest

Barcodes: Not Just for Cereal Anymore
November 18, 2009
In this issue: Thirty six years ago a supermarket checkout clerk in Troy, Ohio, scanned a 10-pack of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit chewing gum across a laser beam, and the cash register automatically recognized the item’s price. That event kicked off the widespread use of barcode technology to speed transactions, manage inventory and prevent errors in almost every retail transaction we make.

Coping with Urinary incontinence? This treatment may help you regain control.
July 21, 2009
In this issue: The treatment is Pelvic Floor Therapy and it is offered at the Elkhart General Women’s Center. The Continence Nurses use biofeedback which helps you “see” your pelvic floor muscle activity during a pelvic muscle exercise or Kegel.

Keeping the Body Fueled During Cancer Treatment
March 26, 2009
In this issue: Six months ago Nancy G. was diagnosed with cancer. Since then she’s undergone surgery, six weeks of radiation therapy and two rounds of intensive chemotherapy. Everything is looking up . . . except that she weighed in at 20 pounds under her ideal weight at her last doctor’s appointment. For many of us, losing 20 pounds would be a good thing. For Nancy, it could be deadly – seriously compromising her ability to beat the disease.

The Vision of Dr. Forest Kendall Brings Emergency Medicine to the Elkhart Community.
March 9, 2009
In this issue: Back in the early 1950s, if you tumbled off the ladder . . . or wrapped the Desoto around a tree . . . you got yourself to “Elkhart Hospital” and hoped to find a doctor who wasn’t busy delivering a baby or removing an appendix. That was the only way to get quick medical attention. There was no Emergency Room. No team of trauma specialists waiting to patch you up. And the ambulance service consisted of one red Cadillac that belonged to the fire department.

A new, patient-friendly approach to diagnosing acid reflux disease (554KB, PDF)
November 23, 2005

Breast Cancer Treatment Just Got Faster (409KB, PDF)
November 23, 2005

New technology makes endoscopy an easy pill to swallow (665KB, PDF)
November 23, 2005

Also published this year

Health Matters

Winter 2012 (1485KB, PDF)
January 13, 2012
In this issue: New Medical Staff. Bariatric Surgery Advances at Elkhart General Hospital. Collaborative Care: A Comprehensive Team Approach to Saving Lives. Pulmonary Rehabilitation: More Living with Less Air. Bullying: These Days It's Not Just About Beating Up a Kid for Lunch Money. Treat Yourself to a Healthy 2012. Seasonal Affective Disorder: Shining a Light on the Winter Blues.

Fall 2011 (1204KB, PDF)
October 31, 2011
In this issue: New Medical Staff. New Cancer Survivorship Clinic. Knocking Down Barriers of Annual Mammograms. Recovery from Joint Replacement Surgery Takes a Big Step Forward. New Assault in the Battle Against Lung Cancer. Stroke Rehabilitation at Elkhart General Hospital. Taking Charge of Preserving Your Health. How Genes Contribute to Obesity. New 128-Slice CT Scanner Arrives at Elkhart General Hospital. HealthGrades Awards and Recognitions.

SHE (Women's Health)

Winter 2008/2009 (1065KB, PDF)
January 12, 2009
In this issue: Surviving Breast Cancer; Mammograms & Bone Density Scans; New Directions Weight Management; Home Care Services; Treating Urinary Incontinence; For Women Only; New Practice Opening in Granger; Meet the New Members of Our Medical Staff; Ten Decades. One Hundred Incredible Years; National Awards; EG Foundation Names Executive Director; Blood Donation; ROH Benefits/Meet Dave Dravecky; Mark Sandock, MD Joins EGH; Cement that Cures Your Aching Back; Great Classes at EGH; Do You Have Sleep Apnea?; Medical Consent Forms

Spring 2008 (1956KB, PDF)
April 1, 2008
In this issue: Heart Disease; Testing for Aortic Aneurysm; Blood Donor Center has the Wrold's Greatest Cookies; Cancer Experience Guides Provide Personalized Cancer Care; Detecting and Treating Osteoporosis; For the Men in Your LIfe; Prostate Health; Taking on Stroke; Farmers Market; Aching Back? Recurring Headache?; Coping with Grief Seminar; EGH Classes; Health Buddy; Vacationing Without the Kids?