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An Egg White a Day…
February 08, 2021If you’re an egg lover, you may scoff at eating just the whites. Not so fast. If you’re open to a change, utilizing just the whites of the egg every now and then can benefit your heart, particularly if cholesterol is a concern. Egg whites are low in calories, high in protein and have no cholesterol. This egg white omelet is a great way to give them a try. Cook…
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Know Your Numbers
February 06, 2021One step in taking an active role in your health to help ensure a healthy life is by knowing specific numbers that play an important role for your heart: Blood pressureIs your blood pressure at normal levels? One in three U.S. adults has high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease. Normal range for blood pressure should be below 120/80. If your numbers are at…
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Give Your Kitchen Pantry Some Love
February 05, 2021Eating smart for your heart starts at home. But how do you know what to stock up on to keep your meals heart-healthy? We’ve compiled a guide to help you plan your next grocery trip to stock up on nutritious foods that can help you and your family stay healthy – and satisfied at the dinner table, today and every day. 10 Pantry Essentials Dinner starters:…
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Heart Disease 101: Warning Signs for Women
February 04, 2021As the number one killer of men and women in the U.S., you might think that gender doesn’t matter when it comes to heart disease. But it does. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in 16 women age 20 and older have coronary heart disease, while only approximately half of women recognize that heart disease is…
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Not All Symptoms Are Obvious: Overlooked Symptoms to Watch
February 03, 2021We’ve all seen when heart attacks happen in the movies. A character is walking along when, suddenly, they grab their chest – wincing with pain – and immediately tell someone, “Call 911! I’m having a heart attack!” While that certainly does happen, the reality is that heart attacks can strike much more subtly – even happening to…
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30 Minutes a Day Can Help Keep Heart Disease Away
February 02, 2021Did you know that exercising as little as 30 minutes every day can improve your heart health and quality of life? It can even be simple activities that are easier to incorporate into your schedule, like taking your dog for a jog, tossing a ball with your kids or sunset walk in the neighborhood. According to the American Heart Association, walking is the simplest positive…
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28 Days of Heart: Getting a Jump Start on Being Heart Smart
February 01, 2021by Brian Powell, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Castleview Hospital Physical Therapy/Cardiac Rehab If the classic shape of a heart pops into your mind when you think of February, you’re not alone. With Valentine’s Day falling at the exact mid-point of the month, stores are filled with heart-shaped cards, candy and more to celebrate the annual holiday of…
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Welcome to 28 Days of Heart Health
February 01, 2021Each February, we mark American Heart Month – a great opportunity to focus on heart health and essential role it plays in your overall well-being, today and every day. In fact, maintaining good heart health can help you add years to your life so you can enjoy many more days to come. So, welcome to the 28 Days of Heart Health. Each day in February, we’ll be…
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Castleview Hospital Offering Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for COVID-19 Patients
January 26, 2021New therapy designed to lessen severity of virus for non-hospitalized patients January 26, 2021 (Price, UT) – Castleview Hospital announced today that it is offering bamlanivimab, a new monoclonal antibody therapy, for treatment of non-hospitalized high-risk patients with a mild or moderate case of COVID-19. Developed by pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, the drug…
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Workplace Workouts: Easy Ways to Make Your Day More Active
January 21, 2021As we have been spending more time at home – both leisure and work time – during the pandemic, there’s a good chance that many of us may spend too much time sitting! The good news is that there are some easy ways to combat the sedentary lifestyle that can lead to a greater risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and other conditions, and make your…
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We Heart Dessert
January 21, 2021How many of us want to beat a hasty path to the freezer for a few scoops of ice cream after dinner? While it’s nice to treat yourself from time to time, it’s important to keep the decadent desserts as a special treat, rather than an every-night occurrence. Luckily for your sweet tooth, some desserts are healthier than others, like this recipe for Grilled…
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Keeping the Happy in Your Holiday: Making the Most of This Year’s Challenging Season
December 01, 2020Keeping the Happy in Your Holiday: Making the Most of This Year’s Challenging Season By Dannette Moynier, LCSW With its myriad joyful and time-honored traditions, the holiday season is a cherished time of the year for many. Unfortunately, it can also be a stressful and emotionally trying time, especially for those juggling numerous obligations or coping with the…
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Give Yourself the Gift of Good Health
November 24, 2020As we enter the final months of what has certainly been an unprecedented year, health and well-being have perhaps never been more at the forefront of our thoughts. The ongoing pandemic has shown us that it continues to be imperative for us to make our physical health a priority. Preventive care is a key factor in maintaining your overall health. Annual well visits and…
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Dr. Travis Criddle Joins Castleview Hospital
November 16, 2020Price, UT (November 16, 2020) – Castleview Hospital today announced that Travis Criddle, D.O., has joined its staff and will be offering pediatric services to patients in Carbon & Emery Counties and the surrounding region. Dr. Criddle is the third new physician to join Castleview this year as the hospital continues to grow its primary care and radiology…
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Castleview Hospital Begins Offering Acute Withdrawal Management Service for Alcohol and/or Opioid Addiction
November 04, 2020Price, UT – (November 5, 2020) Beginning on Monday, November 9, Castleview Hospital will offer StepOne ServiceTM, an inpatient, hospital-based 3 - 5 day Acute Withdrawal Management service available to adults requiring medical management of withdrawal symptoms from alcohol and/or opioids. "Across the nation, addiction/substance use disorder impacts millions of…
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A More Comfortable Mammography Experience for Women
October 26, 2020Castleview Hospital upgrades to 3D mammography in mid-November Here are a few words that rarely go together: relaxed, comfortable, and mammogram. After all, having your breasts compressed tightly between two firm surfaces while you stand there awkwardly half-clothed is certainly not the most pleasant of experiences. Some patients even call it the…
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Practicing Safe Medication Habits Helps Make Homes and Communities Healthier
October 19, 2020By: Chad Cowdell, Pharm.D., Pharmacy Director, Castleview Hospital & Pinnacle Peak Pharmacy Most of us have taken medicine to help heal from illness or injury at some point in our lives. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 82 percent of American adults take at least one medication and 29 percent take five or more. Medications are a…
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How an annual mammogram could save your life
September 30, 2020By Lindsey Metelko, RN, Castleview Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Our daily schedules can be tough to juggle. Especially when there is that “one more thing” to try and fit in. Especially now, when we have a new set of COVID-19-related challenges to navigate, like video work calls, shifting school schedules and more. But if you’re a woman age 40 or…
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Lower Your Cholesterol, Lower Your Risk
September 15, 2020“Cholesterol” is probably one of the most common words you hear when it comes to heart disease, what and what not to eat, and general health and well-being. And while the more one hears about something, the easier it can be to become desensitized to it, it’s important to stay aware of the critical effect that cholesterol can have on your overall health…
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Don’t Take a Chance with Your Health – Get Vaccinated for Flu Season
September 09, 2020By Lindsey Metelko, Castleview Hospital Chief Nursing Officer It is hard to believe that in the coming weeks, the temperature will begin its downward trend, and the fall season will already be upon us. This also means that flu season is just around the corner – a period which usually peaks between December and February but can last as late as May. Influenza (flu)…
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