Preventing the Preventable: Why Your Colonoscopy Matters

In my practice here in Sullivan, I often tell my patients that the best kind of medicine is the kind that keeps you from getting sick in the first place. When it comes to colorectal cancer, we have a unique and powerful tool that doesn’t just find cancer—it can...

Metabolic Syndrome

What is Metabolic Syndrome? Metabolic syndrome (MetS) refers to a group of interrelated conditions that collectively serve as significant modifiable risk factors for various chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and stroke....

The Sun: Benefits, Risks, and Protection

Benefits of Sunlight There’s nothing quite like feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin! Sunlight offers numerous health benefits, including improved bone health, better sleep and enhanced mood. Vitamin D production is boosted by sun exposure. Sunlight also boosts...

The Health Annex (Update)

By:Michelle Franklin, FACHEChief Executive OfficerSullivan County Community Hospital While growth is almost always a good thing, there does come a point when it impacts your ability to execute! We’ve found ourselves in this position for a number of years. I often have...