Total knee replacement became eligible for Medicare payment in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) setting in 2020, and Medicare added total hip replacements to its approved outpatient ASC list in 2021. Drs. J. Mandume Kerina and Thomas Hatton McCoy, orthopedic surgeons leading the UNOVA Hip & Knee Center in Lady …

By Sharon A. Bassett You know how much you can afford. You have your down payment. You have pre-qualified for your mortgage. Now it’s time to shop for your dream home. A place where your family will want to gather. A place to make holiday memories. A place where you …

As the long days of summer give way to the long nights of autumn—and the holiday spirit fills the air with pumpkin, cinnamon, and gingerbread—it’s in our nature to reminisce. But nostalgia should be accompanied by an appreciation for the present and acknowledgement that the future is right around the …

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and pink ribbons are making a reappearance everywhere. Of course, everyone is aware of breast cancer, but not everyone understands the recurring push to place it at the forefront. The annual mission is to encourage women to engage in routine breast According to …

By Janice Martin, Senior Advisor / Family Liaison Thinking about a move to a Senior Living Community? There are several different options available depending upon care needs. When deciding, it’s important to be honest about the assistance needed. Everyone wants to be as independent as possible, but many are often …

Cancer affects 9.6% of the population of the United States. It is the number 2 killer in this country, behind only heart disease. It comes in as many forms and there are body parts. It can strike any one at any time. When we hear a new diagnosis in a …

Although anyone can get the flu, the virus is most unsafe for the elderly, babies, and young children, as well as individuals with weakened immune systems. Getting vaccinated against the virus is imperative and getting the vaccination early will help to stave off your chances of becoming infected before you …

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Other than skin cancer, it’s the most common cancer in American men. The majority of cases (6 in 10) are diagnosed at age 65 or older, with the average age at …

Erin Ambrose knew the day would come. The day she would once again watch her daughter, Hailey, be wheeled into an operating room so that a team of cardiac specialists could repair her heart. “Thankfully instead of another open-heart surgery followed by weeks of recovery like Hailey’s first procedure at …

(This article is printed with permission based on content and research created by NeuPTtech, an industry-leading physical therapy technology consultant.) Does pain ever hold you back? Does it prevent you from playing with your kids and doing activities that you love? You’ve probably tried putting ice on your injury or …