Occupational therapy (OT) helps millions of American children and adults normalize life after a serious illness, accident, or surgery. OT also provides continuing rehabilitation for chronic health problems, such as MS or limb loss. Could OT be right for you? … Read More
Wooster Community Hospital Blog
Why Does Cancer Treatment Take So Long?
There are more than 200 different types of cancer, and it can develop almost anywhere in the body. The disease causes cells in a specific part of the body to reproduce and grow uncontrollably; these cells can invade and … Read More
Comprehensive Cancer Treatment Care at Wooster Community Hospital
If you have been diagnosed with cancer, you want a comprehensive treatment that targets the illness quickly without impacting your overall health as much as possible. Let’s talk about what to expect from comprehensive cancer treatment at Wooster Community … Read More
Chiropractic Care: All You Need to Know
While the word “chiropractic” often conjures up images of someone doing spinal manipulation, chiropractic care isn’t just about spinal alignment. Chiropractic care encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of various mechanical issues that affect the neuromusculoskeletal system (nerves and soft tissues). … Read More
Speech Therapy Myths Debunked
Do you know what speech therapy is? While many people will say they do, the truth is, most people likely don’t understand what speech therapy really entails. In fact, there are a lot of misconceptions about the purpose of this … Read More
Understanding Your Mammogram Results
Importance of Having a Good Relationship with Your Pediatrician
Your child’s pediatrician is a critical factor in ensuring that your child grows up to be as healthy as possible. This doctor should be your go-to doctor for everything, from getting their scheduled immunizations and vaccinations to checkups to medical … Read More
Occupational Therapy: How it Changes Lives
There have been enduring misconceptions about occupational therapy, and it has been merely lumped together with physical therapy due to their overlapping aspects. Occupational therapists work side by side with physical therapists to address conditions using the same treatment … Read More
Who Needs Occupational Therapy?
Whereas physical therapy helps a person to become stronger or to regain physical mobility and movability, such as after surgery or after suffering an injury, occupational therapy serves a slightly different purpose. Occupational therapy can help patients to overcome a … Read More
Snap, Crackle, Pop! Don’t Wait Until a Bone Breaks for an Osteoporosis Screening
Like high blood pressure, osteoporosis is what’s known as a “silent” disease. A degenerative condition, osteoporosis causes your bones to become less dense and more porous over time, making them weak, brittle, and much more prone to fractures. It is … Read More
