Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital
How to Ease Worry and Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal emotion and is your body’s natural response to stress and stressful situations. It’s a feeling of fear or apprehension that can be brought on by any number of situations from public speaking to concern about current events. Anxiety can cause many different symptoms and might affect how you feel and behave.…
Read MoreHow Our Robot Zaps Germs
Infection control is taken very seriously on the Baker County Medical Services (BCMS) healthcare campus. So seriously, in fact, that we’ve enlisted the help of a LightStrike™ Germ-Zapping Robot to keep our patients, their families and our staff safe since 2017. “BCMS has an on-going commitment to state-of-art technology that we are very proud of,”…
Read MoreNational Sleep Awareness Month: How Well Do You Sleep?
Sleep health is an essential part of your overall health and wellness and most people aren’t getting enough. The National Sleep Foundation recommends the number of hours each age group should have each night: Newborns (0-3 months): 14-17 hours Infants (4-11 months): 12-15 hours Toddlers (1-2 years): 11-14 hours Preschoolers (3-5): 10-13 hours School-age children…
Read MoreBreast Cancer Awareness Month: Early detection can save your life!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the perfect time to remind you that early detection is the best way to fight the second most common type of cancer among women. The term “breast cancer” refers to a malignant tumor that has developed from cells in the breast and according to the National Breast Cancer…
Read MoreRadiology at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital
We are proud to offer a full range of Radiological Services at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital. The state-of-the-art digital imaging technology we offer along with our specialized staff not only save valuable time but also provide high quality images with the lowest reasonably achievable dose. Our comprehensive radiology services include X-ray, MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine,…
Read MoreUrban v. Rural Hospitals: Study says common surgeries are often safer & cheaper in rural hospitals.
If a patient is looking for a safer and cheaper choice for common surgeries, where should he go? Should he make a visit to rural hospitals or urban hospitals? According to a 2016 study, common surgeries are often safer and more affordable in rural hospitals.
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