One way we improve the health of area residents is by helping the community maintain good health, avoid preventable illness, and identify warning signs that could signal an undiagnosed medical condition. Please be sure to use our collection of health articles featuring experts from Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers as a resource when you are seeking health information.
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Let Morris Hospital Rehabilitation Services help you return to maximum independence
Most people expect to undergo rehabilitation after a surgical procedure, injury, or stroke. What’s not as commonly know is that a number of medical conditions can benefit from a round of physical, occupational or speech therapy, or a combination of the three. With...
It’s that Back-to-School Time of Year
Every year, it feels like summer goes by faster and faster. Many of us daydream in the cold, winter months about warm summer days at the pool or the taste of vine-ripened tomatoes right out of the garden. Once summer finally arrives, we often don’t want it to end....
Morris Hospital Orthopedics Introduces Unique Approach to Weight Loss before Joint Replacement Surgery
It should come as no surprise that the weight we carry on our bodies impacts our hip and knee joints. In fact, the forces experienced across the joint surfaces inside our hips and knees can be the equivalent of more than seven times our body weight according to the...
When to See a Spine Specialist for Neck or Back Pain
Back and neck pain can make everyday tasks challenging. While occasional soreness is normal, persistent or worsening discomfort may signal a more serious issue that deserves a closer look. Dr. Mir Ali, an orthopedic spine surgeon at Morris Hospital, says certain...
Morris Hospital Offers Help for Heart Failure
Receiving a diagnosis of “heart failure” can be daunting. Not to mention scary. After all, those two words make it sound like the heart isn’t working anymore. Fortunately that’s not the case; however, a diagnosis of heart failure does mean that the heart no longer...
Navigating the Menopause Years
Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life, but it isn’t always easy. In the years leading up to menopause—known as perimenopause—many women begin to notice changes in their body. These changes result from shifts in estrogen levels, which can start as early as...
Family Care, Close to Home: Why a Family Physician Matters
Have you ever had a health screening at work that revealed high blood sugar or cholesterol levels? Maybe a friend got diagnosed with a medical condition, which made you think about your own health. Perhaps you just turned 65 and are a new Medicare patient, or...
Morris Man Finds Renewed Hope through Morris Hospital’s Parkinson’s Programs
2024 was a rough year for 83-year-old Morris resident Joe Schmitz. For unknown reasons, he lost his inability to roll over in bed. Then he couldn’t get up from a chair on his own or fasten his seatbelt. He was having difficulty signing his name. As his physical...
Morris Hospital Physical Therapist Offers Advice on the Pickleball Court
While pickleball isn’t necessarily a new sport, it sure has become all the rage in the last few years. A cross between tennis, badminton and ping pong, it’s easy to understand why the popular sport has appeal among such a wide audience, not to mention the health...
Why Annual Physicals Matter — Even If You Feel Fine
When it comes to your health, consistency is key—and that’s exactly why annual checkups with your primary care provider are so important. But what exactly is an “annual physical?” According to Dr. Jeffrey Tanzi, a family medicine physician at the Morris Hospital...