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Polk County circle of giving

It’s Christmas time, and I want to share some thoughts on giving. Giving circles connects people and shared values to raise funds for common goals. ... Read more

by Michelle Fortune, Monday, December 18, 2023 11:47 am

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Chronic pain management

I once read, “Having chronic pain is like waking up and realizing it’s Monday, every single day.” I can relate to this quote as my ... Read more

by Michelle Fortune, Monday, December 11, 2023 11:46 am

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Staying safe during the holidays

Christmas is my favorite time of the year and is officially underway. Family events, church gatherings and holiday parties fill our calendars between now and ... Read more

by Michelle Fortune, Monday, December 4, 2023 11:01 am

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Steps to Home program at St. Luke’s

Have you noticed how quickly patients are discharged from hospitals these days? In many cases, what was once an inpatient procedure has become outpatient. The ... Read more

by Michelle Fortune, Monday, November 27, 2023 8:49 am

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Are you at risk for a drug interaction?

How many medications are you taking? The statistics on drugs prescribed to the elderly in the U.S. are startling. More than a third of all ... Read more

by Michelle Fortune, Tuesday, November 21, 2023 11:55 am

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Are you at risk of falling?

Today’s topic is fall risk assessment and prevention. Recently, I chatted with a friend who had gone to France on a three-week vacation, and nine ... Read more

by Michelle Fortune, Monday, November 13, 2023 11:57 am

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A benefit to the community

St. Luke’s Hospital is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. What exactly does this mean? “Nonprofit” often means different things to the writer and reader. And “nonprofit” ... Read more

by Michelle Fortune, Monday, November 6, 2023 11:25 am

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Your medical records in one place

If you’re like me, you find it challenging to organize and file healthcare records of tests, prescriptions, results of previous doctor visits and more. When ... Read more

by Michelle Fortune, Monday, October 30, 2023 1:04 pm

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More than awareness

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. This ... Read more

by Michelle Fortune, Monday, October 23, 2023 11:40 am

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St. Luke’s affiliates with CONA

If you’re driving around Polk County and the Inman community of Spartanburg County, you’ve likely seen our outdoor boards promoting anterior approach hip replacements performed ... Read more