Phelps Memorial Blog

Men, we know it… Statistics show that you are less likely to see a doctor than a female. We want you to know we are here for you! Did you know you can have high blood pressure for years without any...

It’s summertime and we need to be extra cautious of our young bike riders and pedestrians. Summer Safety Tips for Drivers: Be alert, especially in residential areas. Expect the unexpected. Obey all...

June is Men’s Health Month and what a better time to talk about prostate health and screenings that could save your life? Bruce Koefoot, MD, provides urology services at the Phelps Memorial Specialty...

Over 70 cancer survivors and caregivers attended the Cancer Survivors Celebration hosted by Phelps Memorial Health Center. Stacey VanBoening, ARPN, Phelps Memorial Oncology, told those in attendance...

Often, men can be the biggest obstacle to their own well-being. Some refuse to see a medical provider and often fail to keep up with preventative screenings, but during National Men’s Health Month...

Summer Food Safety With the warmer weather, we need to take diligent steps to keep our food safe to help prevent food-borne illness. Food-borne illness is a preventable disease that causes an...

If you think you might be having a stroke, don’t hesitate and ignore the suspicion. Call 911 and get to an emergency room. Zach Egger, DO, Phelps Medical Group, urges all to know the signs of stroke....

Research shows that mental illnesses are common in the United States, affecting tens of millions of people each year. Estimates suggest that only half of people with mental illnesses receive treatment...

Area first responders celebrated EMS week with dinner and education provided by Phelps Memorial Health Center to learn how to better understand and cope with the experiences and feelings that come...

Cancer Survivors Dinner Set for June 3 Cancer survivors and their caregivers are invited to attend a complimentary dinner. The Cancer Survivor Celebration event will take place on Thursday, June 3...