St. Elizabeth Healthcare

The Importance of an ACL Injury Prevention Program

April 26, 2022 By Nedra McDaniel Leave a Comment

As an Adventure Mom, it’s no surprise that my family enjoys participating in sports.

Both of my boys have played multiple sports since elementary school. Like every other parent in the stands, the risk of an injury is always a concern in the back of my mind.

Thankfully we’ve been lucky to avoid that fate, so far.

However, over the years, I have witnessed a variety of injuries – some minor and others season-ending.

None have seemed as devastating to the athlete as a torn anterior cruciate ligament or ACL.

So, when I noticed recently that St. Elizabeth Healthcare was offering an ACL Injury Prevention Program, I wanted to learn more.

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Answers to Awkward Health Questions on the Lady Bod Podcast

January 11, 2021 By Nedra McDaniel Leave a Comment

Sometimes you might have health or medical questions that you might not feel comfortable asking a doctor… or even know who to ask.

And we know that searches on Web MD can easily lead you down a rabbit hole… that can bring even more questions.

Cue the Lady Bod Podcast for straight talk, humor, and answers to your burning health questions… or answers to questions that you didn’t think to ask!

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How Anxiety Affects Your Mind, Body, and Soul

April 22, 2020 By Nedra McDaniel Leave a Comment

Many of us deal with anxiety at some level. It can affect us at different times in different ways, regardless of our age, race, or income.

I reached out to three professionals to learn more about how anxiety affects our mind, body, and soul. The information that they shared is really helpful for both adults and kids.

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Give Back With These Volunteer Opportunities at St. Elizabeth Hospital

March 13, 2020 By Nedra McDaniel Leave a Comment

Volunteering is such a rewarding way to give back to your community.

Have you been wanting to volunteer but don’t know where to start?

I’m sharing more about meaningful ways that you can give your time and use your talents at St. Elizabeth Healthcare.

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How to Determine if Genetic Screening is Right for You

December 12, 2019 By Nedra McDaniel Leave a Comment

Are you curious about your genetic history?

Thanks to modern-day science you have the ability to learn more about your genetic history than ever before.

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What Parents and Students Need to Know About JUULing

October 10, 2019 By Nedra McDaniel Leave a Comment

As a parent, it can be overwhelming to keep up with the potential dangers that our kids could experience while they are navigating adolescents.

Generations of teenagers have always found a way to rebel in an unhealthy way but we can’t overlook the growing popularity of e-cigarettes, such as vaping and JUULing among teenagers and its negative effects impacting users within a short amount of time.

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How a 30 Minute Screening Could Save Your Life

October 29, 2018 By Nedra McDaniel Leave a Comment

Keeping tabs on your health doesn’t have to take a lot of time. It also doesn’t even have to take you to a traditional doctors office. I’m on the go A LOT, which makes screening options while I’m out running errands, or in between adventures, even better!

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