The Wellness Wire Archives - Orleans Community Health

Growing Healthy: A Guide to Your Child’s Health at Every Age

By Leah Brenner, CPNP From a baby’s first smile to a teenager preparing for next steps, every stage of childhood brings new milestones, questions, and opportunities to build healthy habits. While every child grows and develops at their own pace, regular preventive care helps us monitor physical, emotional and social development and address concerns early. … Continued

Mammograms: An Effective First Line of Defense Against Breast Cancer

(Originally appeared in the Orleans Hub in 2023) By Stephanie Aquilina, mammographer at Medina Memorial Hospital In our busy lives, it’s easy to overlook routine health check-ups until we are faced with a problem. However, some screenings, like a mammogram, are crucial to ignore. Stephanie Aquilina Mammograms are not just for those with a family … Continued

Poor Circulation Could Be Preventing Your Wound From Healing

Do you have a wound on your foot, ankle, or leg that is not healing? Poor circulation may be the reason. Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) happens when blood vessels in the legs become narrowed, reducing blood flow. Your body needs healthy blood flow to bring oxygen and nutrients to a wound. Without enough blood flow, … Continued