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Parkinson’s Physical Therapy: Think BIG and LOUD!

Posted on November 5, 2021

Patients with Parkinson’s disease may have trouble with daily life activities like getting dressed, moving around their home, and sometimes communicating. Their movements may become slower (bradykinesia) and smaller (hypokinesia) with both “large” and “small” motor tasks. Patients often have…

Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: The Next Steps

Posted on October 25, 2021

Every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer and around 2,650 cases are men will be diagnosed in a year. After a woman has had a mammogram and/or breast MRI and an abnormality is found a biopsy will…

What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer

Posted on October 5, 2021

Aside from skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S. Learn more about breast cancer and the importance of early detection.

Prostate Cancer Exams: Why They’re Important

Posted on September 1, 2023

After skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. However, when it’s found early, it can often be treated successfully. Learn more.

Middle & Upper Back Pain Pregnancy Concerns

Posted on March 31, 2023

While you count the days until you get to meet your precious baby, their growing body and your body’s influx of hormones will naturally cause weight gain, which puts pressure on your lower back and abdomen. As your pregnancy progresses,…

Long-Term Stress Can Lead to Heart Trouble

Posted on February 20, 2023

Stress is an inevitable part of life and even a necessity. The rush of meeting a deadline or the challenge of taking up a new hobby are examples of short-term stress. But long-term stress can damage our health. The past…

The Healthcare Authority of Anniston Signs Letter of Intent to Affiliate with UAB Health System

Posted on February 8, 2023

Your Hospital Needs You This Giving Tuesday

Posted on November 9, 2022

Giving Tuesday is November 29th, and it’s a great day to give back to your community. But the truth is, many of us don’t know where to start when it comes to helping out at our local hospitals. There are…

A Lactation Expert Gives Tips on Successful Breastfeeding

Posted on August 31, 2022

The end of August means we are wrapping up breastfeeding awareness month, but RMC is always here for mothers on their breastfeeding journey. According to the CDC, 83% of infants receive some form of breastmilk within their lifetime. However, at…

I’ve signed up for Heart Day! Now what?

Posted on February 1, 2022

According to the CDC, heart disease accounts for 1 in every 4 deaths in the U.S. making it the leading cause of death for both men and women in the nation. Preventative medicine can help you catch health issues before…

The Silence of Cervical Cancer, Why Screenings Save Lives

Posted on January 25, 2022

According to the CDC, every women is at risk for cervical cancer. The cervix connects the vagina to the upper part of the uterus. “[The cervix] kind of looks like a donut with a donut hole in the middle.” Says…

All About the Thyroid

Posted on January 11, 2022

The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland in the front of neck that affects your entire body. The hormones your thyroid gland makes are secreted into the blood and carried into tissues throughout you body. These hormones keep your organs…

The Struggle of Quitting Cigarettes

Posted on November 23, 2021

In the United States, an estimated 14% of adults currently smoke cigarettes, and is the leading cause of preventable death and disease. Smoking takes over 480,000 lives per year and creates monstrous medical bills for smokers and their caregivers totaling…

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