Marvelous! Woman — Amanda Thornton
Mother Teresa wrote, “It is not how much we do but how much love we put in the doing. It’s not how much we give but how much love we put in the giving.” June Barrow sees one of … Continued
From the Publisher’s Desk — October/November 2015
This issue is special in so many ways. We have usually focused on women’s health in October and November because October is breast cancer awareness month, but this year we did it up big! When I first moved here, I … Continued
To Your Health! Heart Health
By Corinne Hiser, ANP What is the most common cause of death in women? Most women answer “breast cancer,” but the No. 1 killer of women is heart disease. Alicia Walker is living proof. In 2005, at 44, she experienced … Continued
To Your Health! Seasonal Affective Disorder
By Corinne Hiser, ANP When seasons change, and fall and winter approach, a sadness can follow. Some people experience a serious mood change during the winter months, when there is less natural sunlight. This condition, called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), … Continued
To Your Health! The 7 Different Types of Breast Cancer
By Corinne Hiser, ANP Breast cancer is a universal term to describe several different cancers that form in and around the breasts. Breast cancer types are generally categorized based on where the illness begins, most often in the ducts or … Continued
To Your Health! Health Care Navigators
By Corinne Hiser | Photographed by Deb Peterson Laura Chandler of Buffalo City knew something was not right. In fact, for three years she was aware that “something” was wrong. Her mammograms and ultrasound were normal. In January 2009, she … Continued
To Your Health! Heart Health: Are You at Risk?
By Advanced Nurse Practitioner Corinne Hiser High blood pressure has frequently been tagged as “the silent killer,” so how do you know when something more serious is brewing? One in four women dies from Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), making it … Continued
To Your Health! Your Annual Checkup Checklist
By Advanced Nurse Practitioner Corinne Hiser The new year is a good time to think about your annual exam. Here are some important tips to consider before you go to your appointment. Regular health exams enable your health care provider … Continued
To Your Health! Corinne Hiser Bio
Corinne Hiser is an Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner with Regional Family Medicine in Mountain Home and adjunct faculty for the family nurse practitioner program at Arkansas State University Jonesboro. Her honors include selection by the Mountain Home Business and Professional … Continued