Thursday, April 25th, 2013
Many times we take our children to the doctor only when they are sick, but we also need to make sure that they are physically, mentally and emotionally taken care of. It is also important to take...
Thursday, April 18th, 2013
E ndometriosis is a condition in which the cells that usually line the uterus (the endometrium) are found outside of their normal location. Endometriosis is a chronic pain condition that affects up to 10 percent of women...
Thursday, April 11th, 2013
Technology is transforming the way hospitals deliver health care, and Mountain West Medical Center and Tooele Clinic Corporation is no exception. Some of these technology investments are obvious to the patient, such as advanced diagnostic tools or...
Thursday, April 4th, 2013
Approximately 50 million individuals in the United States suffer from some form of allergies, and that number is growing. The cause of an allergy is not always known, but a family history of allergies is thought to...
Thursday, March 28th, 2013
When chest pain strikes, it’s sometimes hard to know if the cause is that burrito you ate for lunch or a heart attack. Symptoms of heartburn and heart attack can be quite similar, but the right diagnosis...
Thursday, March 21st, 2013
D o you have wedding plans in the future? It may be a good idea to schedule a visit with your obstetrician/gynecologist. The best time to schedule your appointment is three to four months before your big...
Thursday, March 14th, 2013
Lack of sleep is a widespread problem in America. It not only affects people’s mental alertness, mood and ability to focus during the day, but also their long-term health. Chronic, long-term sleep disorders affect more than 40...
Thursday, March 7th, 2013
“Doctor, I think I have diabetes,” are some of the words many doctors dislike hearing because the ramifications of this disease are far reaching and affect the whole family. Approximately 26 million people in America have this...
Thursday, January 17th, 2013
Perhaps the only thing more important than early recognition of a heart attack is prevention. The following risk factors have been linked to a higher incidence of heart attack and should be addressed and eliminated. If you...
Thursday, December 20th, 2012
Living in the technological era can put a lot of pressure on parents. Until the age of 18, and sometimes even after the age of 18, the level of responsibility your child has is unlike that of...