Dr. Mirza Baig, a nephrologist with Hendricks Regional Health explains kidney-friendly nutrition and the many benefits modifications can have for patients.

Glenda Spaulding shares what a respiratory therapist is, what are some common respiratory conditions respiratory therapists treat, what symptoms people should look out for that would indicate they may need to see a doctor for respiratory therapy treatment, and types of treatments respiratory therapists provide.

Sharon Monahan, RN, CCST explains the pros and cons of different car seats, safety tips for installation including the use of coats and blankets, and how long your baby should stay rear-facing.

Tammy Navarro discusses feeding and swallowing difficulties in babies and small children, what parents need to watch out for and the treatment options available for this concerning disorder.

Palliative Care is often confused with Hospice.

Dr. Elaina DiOrio explains the difference between the two, the types of services palliative care provide and the types of patients who may benefit from palliative care.

Whether you're enjoying a day on the beach or sweating it out at a summer sports camp, proper hydration can make the difference between a good day and a day that ends in the hospital.

Emergency Medicine physician Dr. Mark Tompkins, discusses proper hydration and warning signs for dehydration.

The CDC recently released safety tips for interacting with animals at state fairs, zoos, aquariums and in the home.

Sandy Benson, an Infection Preventionist at Hendricks Regional Health, discusses these tips and offers advice on how to keep your family's next animal adventure a healthy one.

Many families plan get-togethers during the summer – but if you are not careful, these celebrations of summer fun and sun can end up making everyone sick. 

Sandy Benson, an Infection Preventionist at Hendricks Regional Health, is here to tell us how four simple steps (clean, separate, cook, chill) can protect you and your loved ones from food poisoning.

Patients who visit the emergency department often return to the ED within 24 to 48 hours. Readmission occurs when patients still have concerns about their condition or medication. Hendricks Regional Health’s new Emergency Department Discharge Clinic provides follow-up care after emergency visits.

Amy Wilson, RN, discusses the importance of follow-up care, checking patient progress, and more details on the new clinic.

When the weather warms up, people engage in a number of activities that make them vulnerable to fleas, ticks, mosquitoes. According to the CDC, there has been a steady increase in the occurrence of vectorborne diseases over the last couple of years. There are preventative actions people can take to prevent exposure.

Sandy Benson, BSN, RN, discusses the ways in which you can prevent vecterborne diseases and to improve awareness so that people know how to protect themselves and their communities from mosquitoes, ticks, bugs, flies and other vectors.

Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), which is the same virus that causes chickenpox and it can cause a painful rash and many other uncomfortable symptoms.

The only way to prevent and protect yourself from shingles is by getting vaccinated.

Elizabeth Wright, MD, discusses the new two-dose shingles vaccine, Shingrix and why it might be a more effective vaccine.