Healthcare

Overcoming Chronic Pain – Moving Beyond Narcotics and Opioids

December 6, 2019

Not all pain is created equal. In fact, the most troubling type of pain in today’s world is chronic pain. Chronic pain is any pain that lasts more than 6…

The quotable PartnerMD team wishes you a happy, healthy new year

As another year comes to a close, many people reflect on the months behind them and consider what they’d like to change as they move into the year ahead. In…

More opportunities and pitfalls face employers providing employee benefits in 2020

As 2019 draws to a close and we gear up for another year, it is a nice opportunity to reflect on what changes have taken place in employee benefits. We…

Travel tips to avoid back pain

Many of us are already dreading the traveling that this time of year entails. Not only is traveling a hassle, but it can really take a toll on our bodies.…

Mark O’Halla aims to establish Prisma Health as leader in health care

In his first 90 days as Prisma Health’s CEO, Mark O’Halla has already reorganized his leadership team, added several executive positions and raised hourly wages for employees. O’Halla says his…

Limitless therapy: It’s not in your head (it’s probably in your neck or shoulders)

Don’t worry. You’re not the only one who gets a headache every day. Headaches are the most commonly reported symptom in family and internal medicine practices, with more than 50%…

Fall fun – minus that fall cold

By Leigh Savage It’s here: crisp weather, turning leaves, pumpkins – and the return of cold and flu season. While these illnesses can seem inevitable, there are ways to slash…

Let’s do lunch

School is in full swing, fall is on the way and it’s a great time to revisit that daily dilemma: What do I pack in my kids’ lunch? And, while…

Double-edged sword

If we can grab a medication right off of the shelf while grocery shopping, that means the product is safe, right? Dr. Jim Burford, a physician at PartnerMD, says that’s…

A berry healthy summer

Like most of us, Dr. Jana Morse loves dessert. It’s natural, she says. “We enjoy the taste of sweet things, and for good reason,” says Morse, an internal medicine specialist…