Blog Blogs | St. John's Medical Center

Laugh During Social Isolation to Boost Your Immune System

How laughter can help you stay healthy Even in this time of uncertainty and social isolation, it’s important to still find time to laugh – even if you’re alone. Research has found that one of the easiest things we can do ...

25-Mar-2020

When The Flu Shot Should be Avoided

One of the best ways to prevent the flu virus is through the flu vaccine. The Centers for Disease Controls and Prevention (CDC) suggests that everyone six months or older should get vaccinated against the flu every season. However, there ...

15-Jan-2020

The Importance of Washing Your Hands

The cold winter months can bring an increase in illness and disease. For those in Jackson, Wyoming, it can also mean spending a lot of time outside in the mountains. To ensure you’re enjoying yourself outdoors and not spending your ...

14-Jan-2020

The Importance of Preventative Care

Why Preventative Care Matters According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) , chronic disease is the leading cause of death and disability with 6 in 10 American adults suffering from a chronic illness—including heart disease, ...

26-Nov-2019

Keeping Your Blood Sugar in Mind For The Holidays

Keeping Your Blood Sugar in Mind For The Holidays The holidays are a time for family, friends, giving thanks, and of course— food. With an abundance of gatherings and holiday dinners to attend, there will be plenty of sweets and ...

21-Nov-2019

The Effects of Smoking On Your Body

Smoking and Your Health Living in Jackson, Wyoming, many people find themselves living an active and healthy lifestyle—however, all of that exercise can be negated by tobacco use. It is common knowledge that smoking tobacco can ...

19-Nov-2019

What Every Man Should Know About Prostate Cancer

According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in American men. It is also estimated by the American Cancer Society that more than 170,000 American men will be diagnosed with ...

18-Nov-2019

Understanding Your Breast Cancer Risks

Your Role in Breast Cancer Prevention For all forms of cancer, early prevention is critical. However, to thoroughly spot the signs and get proper treatment, you must first understand your risk factors. Though some of these things ...

28-Oct-2019

Building a Good Doctor Patient Relationship

In today’s busy world, finding time for routine doctor visits can seem impossible. However, doing so can help build a strong relationship with your primary care doctor, can help with disease prevention, and better treatment along the ...

24-Oct-2019

Common Misconceptions of Physical Therapy

What You Should Know About Physical Therapy Living in Jackson, Wyoming can often come with an active lifestyle — that is when pain doesn’t get in the way. With physical therapy, many can improve their strength, balance, ...

17-Oct-2019

3 Common Sports Injuries and How to Prevent Them

Summer has come to an end, and with it comes the change of outdoor activities in the Jackson area. Whether you are starting a ski-fit program, or moving your running from the trails to the treadmill, you’ll want to make sure ...

26-Sep-2019

What is Robot-Assisted Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery?

When it comes to knee and hip pain, it’s not uncommon for your once active lifestyle to feel like it’s just not possible anymore. However, several treatment options can help alleviate pain and give you back the mobility you need ...

1-Aug-2019

Common Signs It's Time for a Knee Replacement

Does your knee pain lead you to spend more time indoors than out? Are you finding that your once active lifestyle, of hiking or walking through Jackson, Wyoming has diminished due to constant knee pain and inflammation? If you’ve been ...

19-Jul-2019

The 5 Benefits of Staying Active Throughout Life

Jackson, Wyoming can be a very active area, but when chronic pain or injury hits, your activity level can suddenly begin to decrease. However, when it comes to staying mobile, there should never be an age limit. Regular physical activity ...

17-Jul-2019

The best IT investment St. John's Health has made and how IT can improve the patient experience

Lance Spranger is the CIO of St. John's Health in Jackson, Wyo. He has led the system's efforts to convert to a single-platform EHR and is responsible for the enterprise information system's strategic vision, including cyber ...

3-Jun-2019

20th Annual Run & Ride for the Cure is Sunday, June 2

The 20 th annual Run & Ride for the Cure will be held on Sunday, June 2 at 9:00 am in Wilson, Wyoming. This duathlon fundraiser supports the Cancer Patient Support Fund at St. John's Hospital Foundation. Race day consists of a ...

20-May-2019

Update on New Living Center on February 28

The community is invited to meet the architects and provide input on programs and spaces for the new Living Center on Wednesday, February 28, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the hospital. The team from Anderson Mason Dale Architects will give a ...

14-Feb-2018

How Our Relationships Shape Us by Dr. Dan Siegel

St. John's Medical Center Words on Wellness Speaker Series bought acclaimed author and interpersonal neurobiology pioneer Dan Siegel, MD, to the Center for the Arts on Thursday, October 26 at 7 pm. Dr. Siegel's presentation ...

8-Nov-2017

Living Center resident Kenneth Bradbury performs original song

St. John's Living Center resident Kenneth Bradberry wrote an original song about cattle ranching on the high plains of Colorado. He got the chance to perform the song to other residents during Happy Hour, accompanied by St. John's ...

13-Oct-2017

Ask the Expert: What is a torn rotator cuff?

The rotator cuff consists of muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder in place. It’s one of the most important parts of the shoulder. It allows you to lift your arm and reach up. The rotator cuff may be damaged from a fall or other ...

31-Aug-2017