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Women Wait Longer Than Men To Have Joint Replacement Surgery. And That’s Not Good.

About 60 percent of joint replacement surgeries are performed on women. After all, compared to men, women have a higher rate of arthritis, which is the leading cause of joint replacement.

For some reason, however, women tend to wait much longer than men to have the surgery. Because of this delay, t…

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Getting screened and early detection is key to beating breast cancer.

It’s understandable. You’re busy, after all. There’s work. There’s family. There just doesn’t seem to be enough time in the day to do everything you need to do. So you’ve been putting off scheduling your mammography exam. It’s understandable. But as a result, you could end up losing your life. Early detection…

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Olivia shares the story of her breast cancer diagnosis and talks about the importance of regular screening.

Cancer, unfortunately, is no stranger to Olivia Newton-John. The four-time Grammy Award winner, who starred in the film musical Grease and has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was only 43. Twenty-five years later, in May 2017,…

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Growing old brings a new set of health issues for most people. To face these challenges, seniors need the comprehensive range of medical services, technology and expertise available at Main Street Hospital. Here’s a brief overview of some of the services we provide for five of the most common health problems that seniors often face.Heart DiseaseThe greatest factor for increased heart disease is…

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Are you experiencing pain in your hip and knee? Are you having difficulty walking or climbing steps? If you are, you should talk to your primary care physician to determine the health of your hip and knee joints. In many cases, a combination of exercise, stretching, medications and losing weight can reduce or eliminate the symptoms of a damaged arthritic joint. But if these treatments don’t…

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Do you or a loved one have a wound that’s not healing? If you do, it’s time to get serious about seeking medical help.Every year about 6.5 million Americans suffer from a non-healing wound that needs professional medical treatment. A wound that fails to heal is often a sign of an underlying medical condition such as diabetes or vascular disease. And if the wound becomes infected, t…

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Chronic disease, defined as any medical condition that lasts more than three months, seems to be everywhere. About half of all American adults—117 million people—have at least one chronic medical condition. At age 65, those numbers increase dramatically. Approximately 92% of seniors have at least one chronic disease, and 77% have at least two. Chronic diseases are responsible for 7 of 10…

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A non-healing wound can be a sign of diabetes, one of the most common chronic diseases. It’s estimated that 6.5 million diabetics suffer with chronic non-healing wounds. Because diabetes can also cause nerve damage that disrupts pain signals, it easy for a diabetic not to know they have a wound, especially on the bottom of their feet. A simple break in the skin can quickly become infected,…

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When Life-Saving Cardiac Care Is Needed, Main Street Hospital Is Always Ready
In the next 34 seconds, someone in America will suffer a heart attack or stroke. At Main Street Hospital, we’re here 24/7 when life is on the line. Here’s a typical scenario of how our skills, technology and expertise help people in our community survive a heart attack and stroke.

6:30 a.m. The pain begins.
A…

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Important Lessons Learned as a 10-Year Breast Cancer Survivor

During a career that spans four decades as a singer/songwriter, Sheryl Crow has sold more than 50 million albums around the world. She’s performed with the world’s most famous musical artists, from the Rolling Stones and Willie Nelson to Tony Bennett and Pavarotti. But what many people don’t know is that Sheryl is a breast…

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