Diabetes is a leading cause of lower limb loss by amputation in the United States. In this article, we look at why this can happen, how common it is, and how to prevent it. We also look at the warning signs to look out for to prevent diabetes-related complications and amputation.
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Medical News Today: How to use coconut oil for vaginal dryness
Some people prefer a more natural approach to relieving vaginal dryness. Pure coconut oil is free from additives, and studies suggest that it is generally safe to use on the skin. Learn more here.
Medical News Today: What are the best low-glycemic foods?
The glycemic index (GI) ranks foods based on how their carbohydrates affect blood glucose levels. In this article, we look at some of the best low-GI foods, their benefits, and tips for a low-GI diet.
Medical News Today: Cause of a lump on the back of the neck
Potential causes of a lump on the neck include swollen lymph nodes, acne, and cysts. The type of treatment depends on the cause. Learn more about the various causes of a lump on the neck here.
Medical News Today: Is blue balls a real condition?
Blue balls is the informal term for epididymal hypertension, which causes uncomfortable or aching testicles if a person is aroused but does not ejaculate. Learn more about the myths and facts here.
St. Joseph only Kentucky hospital in Healthgrades' Top 250
Saint Joseph Hospital of Lexington is the only Kentucky facility to get the America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award from Healthgrades, an online source for information about physicians and hospitals, owner Catholic Health Initiatives announced in a press release.
The hospital and Saint Joseph East, also in Lexington, earned several awards for patient care in the latest ratings. “These awards are made possible by the outstanding ministry and service of our dedicated physicians and hospital employees,” said Bruce Tassin, CEO of CHI Saint Joseph Health and president of Saint Joseph Hospital.
Saint Joseph was also judged to be one of the 100 best hospitals recognition for stroke care, critical care and pulmonary care. It and Saint Joseph East achieved high ratings in several other service areas. For information on how Healthgrades determines awards, visit www.healthgrades.com/quality.
CHI Saint Joseph Health says it is a system with 135 locations in 20 Kentucky counties, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes and home-health agencies, serving Kentuckians in 35 counties. Its flagship hospital was established in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. "The hospital’s original mission was to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved – a tradition still carried out today," the news release said.
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky is updating its directory of health coalitions; deadline to submit information is April 15
The Kentucky Health Coalitions Directory provides a way to "grow and strengthen health coalitions in the Commonwealth" and includes any group of individuals or organizations that have joined forces to improve health and health care in Kentucky.
"We can get a lot more done when we get out of our silos and come together to work on common goals, and that's a key part of the foundation's philosophy and mission," Ben Chandler, president and CEO of the foundation, said in a news release. "The directory helps enable community advocates, health care providers, educators, public officials, business leaders and others to connect and collaborate with one another."
The efforts of the coalitions in the directory vary: some increase access to healthy food and physical activity; others plan needed health screenings and provide health education for people at risk for serious health problems such as cancer, diabetes and other chronic diseases; and others advocate for smoke-free or complete-streets ordinances.
