Heart to Heart, Winter/Spring 2025 January 17, 2025 This issue of Samaritan Health Services’ Heart to Heart magazine tells the story of a Lacomb preacher’s treacherous slip during last year’s brutal winter storm. Read about his hip injury, surgical repair and quick recovery that allowed him to return to the pulpit. There is also a related story on how to guard against falls and crashes that could land you in the emergency department! Seniors may want to read the story about the importance of scheduling their 2025 Medicare annual wellness visit. And, there’s some interesting advice and information about sexually transmitted infections in our older populations. Technology has been in the national news a lot lately. Open this issue of Heart to Heart to learn how Samaritan is integrating technology into modern medicine, to the advantage of both patients and providers. You can also read about Samaritan’s homeless outreach team that is helping the unhoused access medical care despite their difficult circumstances. Other stories of interest include: How to choose same-day care. Making cancer screenings routine. Getting to know your community pharmacy. Things to know in the new year for your health insurance plan. Why weight loss plateaus happen, and how to push your way through. Tackling food insecurity in Lincoln County’s Latinx communities. Improving health outcomes with the Reach Out and Read program aimed at early learners. Heart to Heart is your local guide to good health from Samaritan Health Services. Read inspiring stories and get ideas on how you can be part of building healthier communities together. Want to get a copy of Heart to Heart delivered to your mailbox three times a year? Let us know at samhealth.org/Subscribe.
