A hernia happens when a weak spot or hole in the abdominal muscle allows fat, tissue or internal organs to bulge through. A hernia can happen to anyone – some occur at birth and some are caused by previous surgery or injury. And if you've experienced a hernia, you know they can be painful and uncomfortable. But if left untreated, hernias can sometimes cause life-threatening complications including internal organs becoming twisted, blocked or infected.

Johnson Audiology is pleased to announce the opening of the Johnson Audiology Balance Clinic at its office in Hixson. The Balance Clinic will offer comprehensive evaluation and testing for children (5 years and older) and for adults to determine the cause of a person's dizziness or balance issues in order to map a course for treatment, management and/or rehabilitation.

If you're facing kidney disease of any kind, it can be difficult knowing where to turn and what to expect, but Chattanooga Kidney Centers offers a variety of services and strives to help ease patients' minds and meet their needs.

A home is where lives are built and memories are made, and it's the one place that offers a significant level of comfort unlike anywhere else in a person's life. This truth forms the foundation of 5 Star Home Care.

When Medicare open enrollment makes the rounds, it's the perfect time for seniors to jump on board, however, it can also be a potentially confusing time if you don't have the right tools and knowledge. That's where Medicare Misty and her agency can help.

As residents across Chattanooga and the surrounding areas continue to shuffle through the global pandemic, they're fortunate to have a host of experts and professionals to help them get the best care possible from every walk and field.

More than ever, COVID-19 is on the forefront of everyone's minds, and for families who have a loved one dealing with pulmonary disease, it can make even the simplest trip to the doctor quite a concern.

Learn how the TCAR procedure at USA Vascular can help reduce your risk of stroke, especially during surgery.

If you're facing kidney disease of any kind, it can be difficult knowing where to turn and what to expect, but Chattanooga Kidney Centers offers a variety of services and strives to help ease patients' minds and meet their needs.

Our seniors and those with disabilities deserve to live in dignity, but unfortunately, a variety of scams exist to harm the most vulnerable among us.

We all have many self-care choices we make daily: wearing a seatbelt, eating a healthy diet, exercising, attending to spiritual well-being, getting an annual physical, meditating, and the list goes on. The reality is that each day, we may face new obstacles in maintaining our personal well-being as well as encounter new ways that allow us to live life to the fullest. We have more resources and more technology available to us than at any other time in human history.

As we prepare to enter into the fall season, staying well and healthy is definitely on the forefront of all our thoughts. Thankfully, Chattanooga is home to many great experts to help make sure we all stay at our best.

On July 4, 2020, one little girl experienced a life-changing evening that some of us might take for granted. Do you ever find yourself ready to fall asleep on Independence Day but have trouble drifting off because the neighbor, two houses down, is still shooting off fireworks at 11:00pm? Most of us have been there, except those who cannot hear the fireworks. But this year was different for Emmalyn.

From the youngest toddler to the oldest grandparent, it's no secret that oral health is important for each individual. However, many families may not realize that what one person does in the household regarding their mouth can affect another.

Navigating a newly diagnosed or chronic cardiac disease can be a daunting task, especially in these days of global pandemic, but thankfully there's a program right here in Chattanooga that can help ease the burden for patients.

Chronic vein problems are very common and often unrecognized as a threat to health. When the valves in your veins stop working, blood pools in the lower leg area and pressure builds up in the vein. This is known as chronic venous insufficiency or CVI. Left untreated, CVI can significantly impact a person's quality of life and threaten the loss of life and limb. The most costly and debilitating features of CVI are ulcers on the ankle and lower leg that generally heal slowly and have a high risk of returning again and again. More than 2 million people worldwide have advanced CVI with skin changes or ulcers, with more than 20,000 new patients in the U.S. diagnosed this year alone. For people with CVI in the Tennessee Valley, relief could be right around the corner at USA Vascular, a division of University Surgical Associates.

If you're facing kidney disease of any kind, it can be difficult knowing where to turn and what to expect, but Chattanooga Kidney Centers offers a variety of services and strives to help ease patients' minds and meet their needs.

It can be difficult enough for anyone to stay on track in everyday life, but basic tasks are especially challenging for a loved one lost in the haze of dementia. Kenny Higdon, Owner of 5 Star Home Care, said there are some strategies for restoring familiarity and establishing a routine. The company provides assistance to those living with a disability or recovering from an injury, illness or age-related need.

As a skilled nursing care provider, our number-one priority is protecting the health, safety and comfort of our residents. Year after year, we have fulfilled that priority, and we don't plan on changing any time soon. But because of the current state of affairs, our care teams have been pushed to adapt and innovate in order to further our mission of delivering incredible care to our senior community.

The face of COVID-19 has changed much of the world we know, and as people across the city look to adjust to the many new normals, Chattanooga is home to a host of great professionals to that are ready to help, whatever the need.

The world has changed significantly in a short period of time as COVID-19 has touched people's lives in various ways. Additionally, many have been affected by severe weather in the Chattanooga area. Dr. Megan Johnson, audiologist and founder of Johnson Audiology, noted, "In these difficult times, healthy hearing is a must as we all seek to establish our new normal and stay informed and connected. At Johnson Audiology, we remain committed to helping people engage with their world through hearing, especially during emergencies."

Good oral and dental hygiene is important in helping to prevent bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease—and overall, just maintaining a healthy smile and teeth. However, recent studies are also showing that keeping your mouth and teeth healthy can also help keep other medical conditions at bay. And, in turn, not keeping up with your oral care can play into serious medical problems.

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Worldwide, nearly 6 million die from a stroke and another 5 million are left permanently disabled every year. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to get care as soon as possible to improve your chance of survival and avoid permanent disability. People's day-to-day activities have drastically changed to safeguard themselves from the virus, but there is one thing people should not avoid due to the COVID-19 virus – calling 911 for a medical emergency such as a stroke.