Arthritis
What is arthritis? Arthritis is inflammation of a joint. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 50 million people in the U.S. have some form of arthritis or chronic joint symptoms. Arthritis is usually chronic, which means that it rarely changes, or it progresses slowly. Specific causes for most forms of arthritis are not […]
Low Back Pain
What causes low back pain? Low back pain is one of the most significant health problems today. Pain in the lower back can range from mild, dull, annoying pain to persistent, severe, disabling pain that restricts mobility and interferes with normal functioning. Low back pain can be caused by a number of factors, including age, […]
Success Stories
The best advocates for the care you can expect from Baptist Health are the patients themselves. Hear success stories from a few of our patients. Father Udochukwu Ogbuji, Spinal Cord Injury Patient (4:37) After a Catholic priest lost the use of his limbs in a car accident, the Catholic church chose to use Baptist Health […]
Spinal Cord Injury
What is a spinal cord injury? The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body. Injury to the spinal cord from accidents falls or birth defects result in a decrease or absence of movement, sensation, and body organ function below the level of the […]
Success Stories
The best advocates for the care you can expect from Baptist Health are the patients themselves. Hear success stories from a few of our patients. Patsy Harrison, Spinal Fracture Patient (2:27) Patsy was plagued with chronic back pain until finally her spine fractured by natural demineralization. Balloon kyphoplasty stabilized her fractures and established the normal […]
Pneumonia
What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection of one or both of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi or chemical irritants. The inflammation, caused by infection, makes it difficult for oxygen to reach your blood. The most common types of pneumonia include: Viral pneumonia. This type is caused by various viruses, including influenza, and […]