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Beating the Odds: A Pastor’s Journey Through Advanced, Lifesaving Heart Care

When Pastor Vic Comstock, 63, arrived at a hospital near his home in Moberly, Missouri, he thought he was battling pneumonia. Vic faced a series of life-threatening complications, including sepsis, respiratory failure, and dehydration.

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Pregnancy Myths, Busted

Questions during pregnancy are common. Unfortunately, a large amount of misinformation exists. Read on to debunk some common pregnancy myths.

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Unveiling the Sweet Truth: Top 6 Honey Myths and Facts

Honey, that sticky golden substance produced by bees, has been a staple in human diets and medicine cabinets for centuries. The sweet taste and health benefits of honey have made it a favorite across cultures. However, with popularity comes misinformation. Let’s dive in and separate honey myths and facts, ensuring you're well-informed about this fascinating natural product.

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Closing the Gap: Addressing Black Maternal Mortality

An all-inclusive approach across health providers and communities can help address the disparity in Black maternal mortality rates.

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Combating the Black maternal health crisis: The vital role of doulas

Black maternal morbidity and mortality rates in the United States have reached alarming levels, revealing a profound and systemic disparity in health care outcomes. Nationally, Black women are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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9 Things Your Primary Care Doctor Knows (That the Internet Doesn’t)

Many people turn to the internet for health advice, but not all is reliable or accurate. That's why it's important to have a primary care physician who knows you and your medical history.

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Metro East Vascular Access Center

The main goal of the Metro East Dialysis Access Center (DAC) at Memorial Hospital is to provide safe, quick, and effective dialysis interventions.

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Benefits to Staying Heart Healthy by Using a Fitness Tracker

Exercise is good for your heart and offers many benefits, but do you really know how much physical activity you are getting? If not, then try a fitness tracker.