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A collection of articles from our blog.

Community Collaborations: Strengthening Connections for a Stronger Community

St. Clair Health, established in 1954, originated with the goal of addressing the unmet needs of the community, a commitment that endures today. Our foundation is rooted in the efforts of ordinary individuals—volunteers who worked hard going door-to-door for donations and the collaborative initiatives of women’s groups and business leaders that were all guided by the shared motto, “Together we can do it.” This grassroots community initiative has persevered for 70 years, evolving into a cutting-edge medical facility. Regardless of technological advancements and facility growth, we stay true to our roots, consistently honoring our humble beginnings and maintaining a steadfast dedication to the community and the individuals who laid the foundation.

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The Impact of Donors

St. Clair Health has from its very beginnings counted on the support of the people, organizations, and businesses of this community. Six decades ago, area residents saw a critical need for local, quality health care, and their grassroots fundraising campaigns resulted in the opening of St. Clair Hospital in 1954.

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Inpatient vs. Outpatient Physical Therapy

There are many different types of physical therapy, but they all have the same overarching goal. “A physical therapist helps the patient regain control of the situation and work towards their own functional goal,” explains Amanda Benedict, DPT, Lead Inpatient Therapist at St. Clair Health. Inpatient and outpatient physical therapists work toward this same objective, but they do it under varying circumstances.

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Mammograms Save Lives

One in eight American women will develop breast cancer at some point in her life. But it’s not always easy to predict who will get the disease. Just ask Shawndel Laughner, who had nine normal mammograms before receiving her breast cancer diagnosis.

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Overcoming obstacles to beat the odds

Faith, loved ones, and a multidisciplinary care team all played a role in successfully treating an aggressive type of breast cancer

Devout Christian. Supportive wife and mother. Compassionate community leader. Loving sister and daughter. Nonprofit founder and executive. These are just a few of the myriad roles Brenda Atkins Lockley has inhabited throughout her lifetime. She never imagined that breast cancer survivor and activist would be added to the list.

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Connecting Moms and Hearts

Did you know that approximately 5 in 1,000 babies suffer from a neonatal death in the United States? This number may seem small, but 1% of families each year are suffering from an infant loss. October is Infant Loss Awareness Month that raises awareness of infant illnesses such as preterm labor, life-limiting conditions at birth or even sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

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Raising Awareness About Substance Use Disorder

September is National Recovery Month. When it started in 1989, the goal was promoting and supporting new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, celebrating the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and honoring the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible.

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How PCOS Can Affect Your Life

“Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, is a metabolic and endocrine disorder that affects 5-20 percent of people with ovaries” explains Dr. Jourdan Schmitz, a physician with St. Clair Medical Group OB/GYN. Out of the people who are affected by this disorder worldwide, about 70 percent of them likely remain undiagnosed.

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Back to School Vaccinations

As summer comes to a close, it marks the start of a new school year. Back-to-school season is a time when parents are centered around getting new clothes and school supplies for their children. It is also a good time to ensure your child’s immunizations are up-to-date. It is recommended that children should be immunized beginning at birth and throughout their childhood. Plus, the state requires children get vaccinated against certain communicable diseases if they are attending school. Certain vaccinations are required for school-aged children at different ages.

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