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Moberly regional wound and hyperbaric center offers preventative tips (MOBERLY, MO) According to the latest U.S. Census figures, there are now more Americans age 65 and older than at any other time in U.S. history and that number is expected to increase more rapidly over the next decade as more baby boomers turn 65. The health care experts at Moberly Regional Wound and Hyperbaric Center, a member of the Healogics™ network, note that specialists agree the elderly are at risk for wounds that will not heal... ... Read More

If, when you think of a hernia, it brings to mind a condition only your father or grandfather needed to be concerned with, you’re not alone. There are many misconceptions about hernias, and the failure to seek a proper diagnosis can lead to unnecessary suffering and risk of complications. Hernias actually affect an estimated 2% of the adult population and 4% of infants, while the estimates for adult, white males can be as high as 20%. While there are several types of hernias that can occur in various ar... ... Read More

Think that burning sensation in your stomach is just the orange juice you had for breakfast? That’s possible, but it could also be a sign of peptic ulcer disease. Peptic ulcers are sores that develop in some part of the digestive tract. These sores typically form as a result of inflammation caused by the bacteria H. pylori, or from erosion caused by an imbalance of stomach acids. “Peptic ulcers are usually silent, meaning that people may not even know that they have an ulcer,” said Jessica Winn, MD, Gas... ... Read More

Each year in the U.S., an average of 38 children and hundreds of dogs die from hyperthermia (heatstroke) in hot cars. While our initial reaction may be these are cases of blatant cruelty or negligence, the truth is many are due to tragic error on the part of otherwise loving, competent caregivers. The point? Yes, it’s possible this could happen to you. “In addition to fatalities in hot cars, every summer we see a handful of children in the emergency room suffering from hyperthermia,” says Dr. Gale Osgoo... ... Read More

Moberly, MO May 29, 2018 – A recent study indicates public health efforts to warn younger Americans about the dangers of sun exposure may be paying off. While all forms of skin cancer have been on the rise in recent decades, a recent report issued by the Centers for Disease Control shows that melanoma diagnoses have dropped among Americans aged 15 to 44 over the last ten years, while increasing significantly among all white adults during the same time period. “These statistics are somewhat encouraging a... ... Read More

Moberly, MO, May 8, 2018---Moberly Diagnostics’ mammography department underwent its annual Mammography Quality Standards Act Inspection. This was at least the 15th consecutive year the department achieved a perfect inspection with all items in compliance. This inspection report is a testament to the quality work of Moberly Diagnostics’ mammographers Joni Duff, R.T.(R)(M) and Samantha Thomas, R.T.(R)(CT)(BD). This department works diligently to meet the specific needs of the Moberly Area women who visit... ... Read More

Moberly, MO – March 15, 2018 – It isn’t often that a rural Missouri hospital can say it is the first to perform any kind of procedure, but recently Dr. Craig McCoy, Urogynecologist, made that claim a reality at Moberly Regional Medical Center. MRMC is the first hospital in the nation to perform a robotically-assisted hysterectomy using a new surgical instrument called theprecise flexible hand piece. This unique device utilizes helium plasma to create a more precise surgical incision with less tissue inj... ... Read More

Moberly, MO – March 16, 2018 – Dr. Craig McCoy, OB/GYN and Urogynecologist was recently featured in OBG Management, a national publication for his surgical work on laparoscopic management of chronic pelvic pain. OBG Management is a national publication for OB/GYN surgeons offering information on new and existing procedures, treatments and surgical techniques in that specialty. The particular case featured in the article and a surgical video of the procedure for other surgeons to view was a female experi... ... Read More

Moberly, MO, April 12, 2018 – If your first few steps out of bed in the morning cause a stabbing pain in the heel of your foot, it’s very likely you are suffering from plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis involves the inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot, and connects your heel bone to your toes. The pain is typically worse first thing in the morning or after other long periods of physical inactivity. Plantar fasciitis is quite common, with an estimated 10% of ... ... Read More

Moberly, MO March 20, 2018 – The past two decades have brought us a significant amount of education on skin cancer: who is at risk, what it looks like, and how to avoid it. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S., with more than 3 million people diagnosed each year. With increased awareness and screening habits, dermatologists are also seeing and treating patients concerned about more benign forms of skin lesions – either for medical reasons or vanity. “As we grow older and are exposed... ... Read More