Author: Shelley Henson

Man filling his plate with sweets and a Christmas tree in the background

5 Tips for Managing Your Diabetes Over the Holidays

Written on November 28, 2023. Posted in Blog, Featured Posts.

With all the rich foods and sweet treats of the holidays, it’s easy for the pounds to creep on. Fortunately, there are ways those living with diabetes can stay on track this season no matter what’s cooking. If you’re struggling to make healthy food choices when everyone else is...

Medical professional listening to a patient's chest

Things You Should Know About COPD

Written on November 20, 2023. Posted in Blog, Featured Posts.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), also known as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, affects nearly 16 million Americans. While anyone can develop the disease, smokers or ex-smokers and people who live in rural areas tend to be more affected. November is National COPD Awareness...

Does Turkey Really Make You Sleepy?

Written on November 15, 2023. Posted in Blog, Featured Posts.

Picture this: It’s Thanksgiving, you’ve just eaten a big meal and you’re ready to settle in for a nap. While you may be quick to blame the turkey for your drowsiness, don’t throw the bird under the bus just yet. We asked Juliana Wright, a registered dietitian...

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What is Hospice Care?

Written on November 13, 2023. Posted in Blog, Featured Posts.

Hospice care is specialized, compassionate end-of-life care. This care is provided by specially trained physicians and staff focusing on pain and symptom management. With a structured care plan, terminally ill individuals are more likely to live life to the fullest with their remaining...

Tips for Helping Children Cope During Traumatic Events

Written on November 1, 2023. Posted in Blog, Featured Posts.

As caregivers of children and teens, we cannot control or prevent natural disasters or mass casualties from happening. But we can help our children feel safe and heard as they process what is occurring in the world. Children may experience a wide range of emotions and turn to trusted...

Child wearing a witch hat holding a bucket of candy

Does Sugar Really Make Kids Hyper?

Written on October 30, 2023. Posted in Blog, Featured Posts.

If you ask most parents this question, it’s likely they’ll say yes. What’s interesting is that this myth started with a single man doing ‘research’ on a single subject in the 1970s. Since then there have been several studies done on children with sugar exposure, and the results are...

HH Physical Therapist Helped a Little Boy Learn to Walk Again — Now She’s His Mom

Written on October 23, 2023. Posted in News, Featured News.

“Every kid is one caring adult away from being a success story.” Megan Zimmerman loves that quote from motivational speaker Josh Shipp, and she has tried to be that caring adult throughout her nine-year career as a licensed physical therapist at Huntsville Hospital Pediatric Therapy...

Sleeves Up, It’s Respiratory Virus Season!

Can You Get the Flu and COVID Vaccine at the Same Time?

Written on October 17, 2023. Posted in Featured Posts, Blog.

As the temperatures drop this fall, your chances of catching a seasonal respiratory virus like COVID-19 or the flu start to rise. Yearly flu shots have not changed much over time, but now there is another respiratory virus, COVID-19, that you can protect yourself against as well. Now...

The Vital Importance of Scheduling a Mammogram: 5 Facts About Breast Cancer

Written on October 16, 2023. Posted in Blog, Featured Posts.

Breast cancer is a pervasive and potentially life-threatening disease that affects millions of women worldwide. While awareness campaigns have made great strides in educating women about the importance of early detection, scheduling a mammogram remains a crucial step in the battle...

Ashley Wiggins (left) and Tom Guyton (right) are HH Health volunteers recognized for their service by AlaHA

Unsung Heroes in Health Care: HH Health Volunteers Receive State Awards

Written on October 10, 2023. Posted in News.

In a world where selflessness often takes a backseat, the Huntsville Hospital Health System is pleased to recognize the contributions of two individuals who go above and beyond to serve their communities. Two HH Health volunteers were recently honored by the Alabama Hospital Association (AlaHA)...

Patient Kyle Pankey and some of the Huntsville Hospital Wound Care Center team

A Remarkable Journey of Healing and Gratitude: Kyle Pankey’s Triumph Over Adversity

Written on September 5, 2023. Posted in Blog, Featured Posts.

Huntsville Hospital’s Wound Care Center, with its reputation for turning the tide on persistent wounds, can be life-changing for patients seeking a second chance. Three years ago, life threw Kyle Pankey an unexpected curveball. A cancer diagnosis cast a shadow of uncertainty...

TOC pediatric nurse practitioner Elizabeth Schwarze and Mother Baby RN Ashley Noles (pictured), along with Congressman Dale Strong, used their CPR training to revive 31-year-old Kyle Browne (pictured right)

Saving Officer Browne

Written on August 29, 2023. Posted in News, Featured News.

After finishing her morning workout at Orangetheory Fitness on July 29, Elizabeth Schwarze hopped into her SUV and took what became a very fortunate shortcut through the new Clift Farm development. Elizabeth, a pediatric orthopedic nurse practitioner at The Orthopaedic Center (TOC) in...