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Answers provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). What is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior and accounts for 80% of all dementia types. The disease affects approximately 10% of people age 65 and older and increases to around 40% for patients 85 and older. What are the symptoms ...

The following information is provided by Cory Offutt, MD, a Phelps Health family medicine physician, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). How do I know the flu vaccine – or any vaccine – is safe? According to the CDC, vaccines are among the safest medical products available, and scientists are continually working to ensure they are made ...

The following information is provided by Cory Offutt, MD, a Phelps Health family medicine physician, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Who needs a flu vaccine? We recommend that anyone over the age of 6 months get the flu vaccine. When should people get a flu vaccine? Getting a flu vaccine when they become available ensures that ...

Getting cancer was one of Sally Arft’s biggest worries in her life. Unfortunately, her worst fear came true in 2018, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer after discovering a lump. “When I found it, I wasn’t too alarmed about it,” said Arft, a 74-year-old Salem, MO, resident. “One time, it felt like it was there, and the next time ...

Who are advanced practice providers (APPs)? Advanced practice providers are part of a group of medical professionals that include nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) who provide care throughout the healthcare system. These medical providers work closely with your physician to diagnose, treat and coordinate your care. APPs are highly knowledgeable and serve as key members of your healthcare ...

Sending a gift to a family member, friend or loved one at Phelps Health Hospital has become even more convenient. The Phelps Health Auxiliary and Volunteer Services recently launched a new online gift shop -- phgiftshop.com. The new online store offers many of the same items as The Lily Pad Gift Shop located at the Main Entrance of the hospital ...

Below are answers to some common questions about diabetes. What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes? Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are chronic conditions in which the body cannot properly store and use glucose for energy, according to Jessica Fisher, diabetic educator, and Pati Cox, certified diabetes care and education specialist at Phelps Health ...

Rural communities continue to face a number of healthcare challenges, including fewer healthcare options, longer drives and a lack of available services. Access to healthcare is important for a variety of reasons, including: Overall physical and mental health Disease prevention Detection, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses Quality of life Phelps Health is pleased to meet patients where they are and ...

At age 88, Rolla resident Jeanette “Jean” Koen had not given much thought to diabetes – a condition that results in too much sugar in a person’s blood. While her grandmother, mother and two sisters were all diagnosed with the disease, Koen did not have diabetes on her mind when she visited her care team earlier this year. “I was ...

Before the COVID-19 pandemic began, Roberta Snyder came in once a week to work in the sewing room for the Phelps Health Auxiliary and Volunteer Services. She and her fellow Auxiliary members would sew pillows, children’s surgical hats, teddy bears, mice and more. “I like to help people,” said Snyder, who has been a volunteer for three years at Phelps ...