Article Archives: Health

Eskenazi Health Expands Focus on Social Determinants of Health

June 2, 2022 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Many of us are unaware that social determinants have a major impact on health outcomes — especially for the most vulnerable populations such as many living in communities in close proximity to the Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital. The World Health Organization defines social determinants as “the conditions in which people … Read More

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month

May 5, 2022 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Millions of Americans every day face the reality of living with a mental illness, and national Mental Health Awareness Month each May raises awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues and helps reduce the unfortunate stigma so many experience. Mental illness is a condition that affects a person’s thinking, … Read More

Spring Wellness Season is Finally Here

March 31, 2022 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

The worst of winter is behind us, temperatures are rising, COVID-19 is beginning to wane, soon we’ll hear more birds chirping and it’s almost time to crank up the lawn mower again as the joy we all feel from springtime draws near. We’re all tired of being cooped up during … Read More

As the Worldwide Pandemic Lingers, Long COVID Remains a Serious Concern

March 3, 2022 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

As the numbers of individuals contracting the coronavirus continue to seesaw back and forth, one aspect of this terrible illness remains the unpleasant and long-lasting affliction known as long COVID. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most people with COVID-19 get better within weeks of illness, … Read More

COVID-19 Creates Significant Complications for Health Care Systems and Patients

February 3, 2022 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

With COVID-19 positive tests skyrocketing and hospitals throughout the country overflowing with inpatients, the demand for care has lately reached a level previously unseen, while providers are facing exhaustion, supply chain issues in some instances and a variety of labor force challenges. Health care providers are busier than ever and … Read More