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Read Time: 9 Minutes Three Things to Know Send your child to school in supportive shoes and any protective gear needed for their commute. Encourage children to stretch properly. Yoga is great for increasing flexibility and preventing injuries. If your child has a concerning injury, don’t delay treatment. Proper care and treatment in childhood can prevent chronic conditions later in ...

Read Time: 2 Minutes Three Things to Know Symptoms of a torn meniscus vary but commonly include pain, the sensation of something being stuck in the knee, locking or catching of the knee, and pain when twisting or turning. Meniscus tears can be categorized into traumatic tears (often related to sports and similar activities) and degenerative tears (which develop over ...

Read Time: 5 Minutes Three Things to Know Outside of work, Phelps Health doctors and providers have several hobbies, from hunting and gardening to making music and working with student athletes. Phelps Health physicians and healthcare providers use their hobbies and interests to bond with their patients. Phelps Health providers find that many of their passions have connections to health ...

Read Time: 4 Minutes Three Things to Know Phelps Health volunteer Julie Schmidt's personal experiences with health challenges make her passionate about making everyone feel welcome at the hospital. Julie enjoys a wide range of volunteer tasks, from organizing events to helping patients and working behind the scenes. Julie encourages others to consider volunteering at Phelps Health, highlighting the flexibility ...

Read Time: 2 Minutes National Rehabilitation Awareness Week is observed the third week of September each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one out of four older people falls each year, but less than half tell their doctor. Falling once doubles your chance of falling again. Thankfully, falls can be prevented. Physical Therapist ...

Read Time: 3 Minutes Three Things to Know Dixon resident Janet Webster was diagnosed with stage IV small cell lung cancer in 2021. At first, she received her treatments in St. Louis, but the long drives became burdensome. She chose to receive care, close to home, at the Phelps Health Delbert Day Cancer Institute (DDCI). Janet says the DDCI team ...

Read Time: 5 Minutes Three Things to Know While rewarding, the agriculture industry also can be dangerous if safety precautions are not taken. Farmers should practice safe lifting techniques, wear sunscreen and stay hydrated to avoid musculoskeletal injuries, skin cancer and dehydration, respectively. Prioritize mental and heart health by seeking support for mental well-being and incorporating stress-relief activities, regular physical ...

Read Time: 2 Minutes Three Things to Know Pat Guill, an 82-year-old Rolla resident and former Phelps Health employee, discovered a lump during a self-breast exam. She promptly scheduled a mammogram at the Phelps Health Comprehensive Breast Center, which led to her breast cancer diagnosis in April 2023. Following her diagnosis, Pat underwent radiation treatments at the Phelps Health Delbert ...

Read Time: 5 Minutes Three Things to Know Rolla resident Sheila Roylance battled unexplained health problems for 2 years, prior to her type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Sheila was referred to the Phelps Health Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support program by her primary care provider, Dr. Chad Vail. After completing the program with Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Kim Richardson, BSN ...

Read Time: 3 Minutes Three Things to Know Alcohol has been linked to breast, colorectal, esophagus, liver, mouth, throat and larynx cancers. Alcohol can damage the DNA in your cells and prevent the body from repairing the cells, which can lead to cells growing out of control. The best way to reduce your risk of cancer is not to drink ...