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When to worry about a skin growth — and why early checks matter

Nov 12, 2025

It’s easy to overlook a new bump or mole, especially if it doesn’t hurt or seem serious. But if something on your skin looks or feels different, it may be a sign to pay closer attention.

When to choose between the emergency department and urgent care

Nov 7, 2025

The name “emergency room” should be self-explanatory. However, in many cases, people use the ER when they should go to a clinic or urgent care facility.

A lady wrapped in a blanket, sick, coughing into a tissue.

Cold, flu, RSV, or COVID? How to tell the difference — and when to visit urgent care

Nov 6, 2025

You wake up with a scratchy throat, a cough, and a runny nose. It might just be a cold — or it could be something more.

The repurposed Carlisle building in downtown Chillicothe.

Smart strategies for end-of-year giving

Nov 3, 2025

Before you ring in the new year, make sure you are on track to meet your financial and charitable goals for 2025.

A young woman feeling tired at her kitchen counter.

Feeling tired all the time? What your body might be trying to tell you

Oct 31, 2025

Adena Health provider Kristen Pertuset, CNP, shares simple lifestyle changes to boost energy, reduce fatigue, and help you know when to see a primary care provider.

Midwifery care: Support for every stage of a woman’s life

Oct 29, 2025

Choosing who will guide your care is an important decision. For many women, midwifery offers a more personal, supportive approach to health and pregnancy.

A patient getting ready to go under for with anesthesia for a surgery.

What to know before you “go under”: understanding anesthesia

Oct 23, 2025

“Will I be in a pain?”, “Will I wake up?” & “What are the risks that come with my surgery?” are common questions. Understanding how anesthesia works can help address these.

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Dense breast tissue: What every woman should know

Oct 21, 2025

If you have been told you have dense breast tissue after a mammogram, you are not alone. About 4 in 10 women do. It is common, but it is also important to know what it means for your health and your screenings.

A women getting a mammography done, during breast cancer awareness month.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 15, 2025

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to support those affected and remind ourselves of the life-saving power of early detection.

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Concussion awareness in high school athletes

Oct 1, 2025

The sounds of school spirit is filling the air across southern Ohio. Local teams are taking the field, families are filling the stands, and the first Friday night lights of the season kicked off on August 22. It's a time of pride, tradition, and excitement for student-athletes and the communities that support them.