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National Nurses Week 2023: You Make a Difference

May 5, 2023 // 0 Comments

By Judy Kelly, Vice President of Patient Care Services/Chief Nursing Officer National Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2023) is an opportunity for us to celebrate Milford Regional’s talented and committed Nursing team. The theme for [Read More...]

Chronic Sitting and the Negative Health Impacts

May 1, 2023 // 0 Comments

Now that the days are longer and temperatures are warming, many are eager to get outside and get moving. Yet for those who work at a desk for much of the day, it seems prolonged sitting is just part of the job. According to [Read More...]

American Heart Month – Preventative Measures to Care for Your Heart

February 27, 2023 // 0 Comments

American Heart Month is a time to take a moment to consider one’s own heart health. We spoke with Milford Regional Cardiologist Scott Brownstein, MD, FACC, about the importance of exercise, proper nutrition, and steps to [Read More...]

Extreme Cold and Injuries – Signs of Frostbite and Hypothermia

February 2, 2023 // 0 Comments

With extreme temperatures setting in this weekend comes the severe risk of cold-related injuries. We spoke with Mark Fitzgerald, MD, with Milford Regional Physician Group about the cold-related injuries he sees in urgent [Read More...]

Emergency vs. Urgent/Primary Care: Guidance from Milford Regional Chief Medical Officer

December 22, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Peter B. Smulowitz, MD, MPH, Chief Medical OfficerMilford Regional Medical Center As recent headlines emphasize, hospitals are extremely busy as the winter season ushers in increased cases of respiratory illness, notably [Read More...]

Telehealth: A Different Kind of House Call

May 26, 2020 // 0 Comments

Telehealth services are not new features of modern-day medicine. They have been lingering in the background for several years, pushed to the forefront by the coronavirus pandemic. The outbreak of COVID-19 prompted social [Read More...]

Virus Detectives: How Contact Tracers Track COVID-19

May 5, 2020 // 0 Comments

In just a few short months, our collective sense of normalcy has been upended due to the coronavirus. Our world is different – stores, restaurants and businesses have suspended operations; face coverings are becoming part [Read More...]

Protecting Your Mental Health As Well As Your Physical Health in a Pandemic

April 27, 2020 // 0 Comments

As social and physical distancing stretch on, so can the effects of separation and the lack of a normal daily routine. These are times of uncertainty – the virus has impacted businesses and personal finances, and our way [Read More...]