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3D Mammography exams may increase invasive cancer detection and reduce recall rates. MOBERLY, Mo. - Moberly Regional Medical Center is now offering 3D mammography exams. Utilizing advanced breast tomosynthesis technology, 3D exams are clinically proven to significantly increase the detection of breast cancers, and also decrease the number of women asked to return for additional testing. In conventional 2D Mammography, overlapping tissue is a leading reason why small breast cancers may be missed and norm... ... Read More

Dr. Clark Butler discusses ways to help avoid extra calorie intake this holiday season. Recent studies have debunked the myth that the average American gains 7-10 pounds during the holiday season, but don’t break out the eggnog just yet. Those same studies confirm that holiday weight gain does happen to most people – the average Increase is between 1.5 and 2 pounds, and the scale creep actually starts in October. Perhaps more important is the fact that the average person fails to take this weight back o... ... Read More

What’s That Rash? By Courtney Ramsey, FNP With dry, cold winter weather often comes itchy, irritated skin. Sometimes, this is simply a consequence of the harsh outdoor elements, scratchy wool clothing, and dry indoor heating. But many skin conditions have nothing to do with the season or the environment. Our skin is the body’s largest organ and it serves many important roles, from regulating body temperature to protecting your body from bacteria and viruses. However, as a barrier for substances that mig... ... Read More

MOBERLY, Mo., (November 23, 2021) – November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and the American Diabetes Association uses this time to educate about the risks of diabetes. In recent years, the American Heart Association has identified diabetes as one of the seven major, and controllable, risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Adults with diabetes are about 50 percent more likely to die of the effects of a heart attack than adults without diabetes, according to a study of 700,000 people over ten years by th... ... Read More

“I can’t believe I ate the whole thing.” We’ve all been guilty of overindulging at one time or another – particularly during the holiday season – and have suffered the discomfort that often follows. Sometimes the pain after eating too much is more severe than the typical gas, bloating, or indigestion – or it happens frequently and is hard to control with the usual over-the-counter remedies. And sometimes heartburn just happens and has nothing to do with what we’ve eaten. Twenty percent of Americans – on... ... Read More

By Dana Johnson, FNP Observed during the month of October, Depression Awareness Month focuses on the maintenance of a healthy and happy mindset. We’ve all had days when we’ve felt down and nothing seems to go right. However, if those bad days outnumber the good ones and you can’t seem to shake the “blahs,” don’t minimize these feelings as just a “blue” period. Feelings of intense sadness, helplessness or hopelessness that endure for more than a few days and as long as several weeks – and begin to interf... ... Read More

Early detection and treatment supports the best possible outcomes MOBERLY, Mo., October 8, 2021 – Breast cancer and other medical illnesses remain a risk for women - even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, due to concerns about the virus, many women have postponed their annual screening mammograms, increasing their risk of undetected cancer. Moberly Regional Medical Center is encouraging women who may have delayed their mammograms to schedule the screening now, because when breast can... ... Read More

October is National Physical Therapy Month MOBERLY, Mo. – This October, we celebrate National Physical Therapy Month in the shadow of an alarming and growing opioid crisis. The majority of Americans who die from opioid overdoses do so after using these medications to treat legitimate pain. Sadly, many of these conditions could be prevented or managed with positive lifestyle changes, and a better understanding of body mechanics learned through physical therapy. “People often think of physical therapy as ... ... Read More

Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the U.S., exceeded only by heart disease. It accounts for nearly one of every four deaths. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has identified some cancers where proactive screening can reduce the associated death rate, and others where the risks of screening can outweigh the potential benefits. Updated guidelines for cervical, ovarian and prostate cancers have been issued during the past few years. It’s important to discuss with your doctor... ... Read More

By Courtney Ramsey, FNP Summer is over for most children, and many of them have headed back to school. September is National Child Obesity Awareness Month, and whether your child or teen eats in the school cafeteria or packs lunch from home, establishing and maintaining healthy eating habits is more than just a matter of good nutrition – it is critically important to lifelong health and avoiding chronic disease. Childhood obesity is creating a nation of overweight youth, and a generation battling chroni... ... Read More