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Appendicitis: Teresa’s Story

Teresa’s day started with an early morning call to her primary care physician, Soma Mandal, MD. She’d been dealing with an unusual stomachache for two days and wanted to get...

How Team-Based Care Benefits You

Did you know that Summit Health offers team-based care? You may be wondering what that means, and how it can help you. Team-based care means our care providers help you...

Blood Clots: Are You at Risk?

Blood clots are essential to the body's ability to heal. However, blood clots can be a problem when they form inappropriately. Learn more about blood clot risk factors, and blood...

Insulin Resistance vs. Prediabetes: What You Should Know

You’ve probably heard of the terms: insulin resistance and prediabetes. But what exactly are these conditions, and how are they different? Find the answer to this question and more in...

The Link Between Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline

The connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline is strong, and improving hearing loss can lead to cognitive leaps. Learn more about this vital link with Summit Health otologist-neurotologist Jed...

Broken Bone Lingo Explained

Hairline fractures are fractures in bone that are hard to spot on X-rays due to their size. You can learn more about hairline fractures from Paramus, New Jersey pediatric orthopedist...

Why Family Health History Is Important

Summit Health primary care provider Eleanora Yeiser, DO, shares why knowing your family health history is important and how you can use it to your advantage. She also offers tips...

How to Get More Out of the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit

Medicare Annual Wellness Visits (AWV) help you and your doctor monitor potential health problems at your yearly visits. Learn more about Medicare AWV, what's included in Medicare AWV, and how...

Advanced Practice Providers: What Do They Do?

Advanced practice providers like advanced practice nurses (APNs), nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) are crucial parts of the healthcare industry. See how to become an APN, PA training...

Getting Back on Track After Pandemic Weight Gain

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people's health, both mentally and physically. One of the most notable impacts of that is weight gain, which leads to many health problems in both...

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