Blog Posts in 2019 Sep 26 When to Schedule a Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) What is an Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)? Using a long flexible tube with a camera at the end, an Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD ) is inserted ... Continue Reading Sep 24 Warning Signs of Appendicitis Many have the knowledge that pain on the right side of your abdomen could be linked to your appendix, but what about the other symptoms and warning ... Continue Reading Aug 22 Health Assessments and Improvement Plans For the most up-to-date Health Assessments and Improvement Plans from the Henry County Health Department, please visit: ... Continue Reading Aug 22 Preparing for Gallbladder Removal In the upper right side of your abdomen, right below your liver, sits your pear-shaped gallbladder. Your liver makes bile (roughly 3 to 5 cups daily) ... Continue Reading Jul 29 Causes and Treatments for Hernias What is a Hernia? Your muscles and tissues are there to hold your organs in place. When they become weak and strained, your organs can push through, ... Continue Reading Jul 22 Medical Student Scholarship Medical Student Loan and Scholarship Programs Henry County Hospital is pleased to offer a Medical Student Loan Program and a Medical Student ... Continue Reading Jul 19 What to Know Before a Colonoscopy One of the best defenses against most cancers is early detection. For colon cancer, this is especially vital. Though there are several acceptable ... Continue Reading Jun 28 Living With Chronic Pelvic Pain For anyone living with chronic pain, it can often feel like an everyday battle to get through your day-to-day — your quality of life can suffer. ... Continue Reading Jun 14 The Benefits of Cancer Pain Management When you are undergoing cancer treatments, the number of questions you may have might seem endless. It's important to note that when it comes to your ... Continue Reading May 17 Is Arthritis Causing Your Neck Pain? Neck pain can occur at any age and for a variety of reasons, but the most common one is aging. Through life, the body begins to degenerate, and your ... Continue Reading Apr 30 Fighting Springtime Headaches For some, a headache can be a yearly event; for other’s, it can be an on and off again thing, sometimes more during specific seasons (like ... Continue Reading Apr 17 What's Causing My Muscle Spasms? At some point in life, everyone has experienced a muscle cramp or spasm. Whether it hits you in the middle of the night or after a morning jog, they ... Continue Reading Mar 29 Your Complete Women’s Health Checklist Daily life can be consumed with work, errands, celebrations and a ton of things to check off your to-do list. We know that when you have a bunch of ... Continue Reading Mar 21 The Truth About Midwifes and Hydrotherapy When it comes to figuring out your birth plan, the options can seem endless and possibly a bit overwhelming. Do you want anyone in the room with you? ... Continue Reading Mar 15 What is Venous Insufficiency? When it comes to your health, it’s important to pay attention to every symptom from head-to-toe, and keep your doctors informed of any changes, ... Continue Reading Feb 20 5 Questions to Ask Before Surgery When a doctor suggests surgery, it can be a bit overwhelming and leave patients with a list of questions. Though your head may be spinning, speaking ... Continue Reading Jan 25 Taking Care of Your Lung Health How often do you honestly think of your lung health? The truth is, most of us rarely worry about it until an infection or issue occurs. Sure they have ... Continue Reading Jan 14 Pain Management in The Winter Months The cold winter is here, and with it can come some unwanted aches and pains, especially for those living with chronic pain. To ensure you do ... Continue Reading