Sun Poisoning
Everyone knows getting too much sun can lead to painful burns. Sometimes those painful burns lead to sun poisoning. Here’s everything you need to know when it comes to recognizing sun poisoning, how to treat it, and how to prevent it.
Hospital News
Arthritis and Stroke Awareness
May is both National Arthritis and National Stroke Awareness Month. While the two may not seem to be related, they do share some similarities: anyone can be affected, the occurrence of both conditions increases with age, and the actions you can take to help one condition can help or prevent the other.
Freestone Medical Center Spring 2023 Newsletter
Spring is a perfect time to take a health inventory to ensure you are fit as a fiddle to tackle those outdoor projects and return to the active lifestyle we all enjoy during spring, summer and fall. Just like you ensure your car, yard tractor or other power equipment is in tip-top operating condition, there are things you …
Spring Clean Your Health
Many people opt to do some deep cleaning as a way to start fresh after the dark, cold months of winter. Your home isn’t the only thing that can benefit from a cleaning though, your health can too! Keep reading for some simple tips that will help you hit the reset button on your health journey as the weather warms up.
Pulmonary Health
Pulmonary Health Anyone that’s ever struggled to catch their breath while battling a nasty cough can tell you it’s no fun. Respiratory illnesses are most commonly caused by adenoviruses. These illnesses can range from the common cold to pneumonia, croup, and bronchitis. People with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk of developing severe …
Keep Your Heart Healthy
Keep Your Heart Healthy As February is American Heart Month, we’re sharing information about the symptoms of heart attacks and cardiac arrest as well as steps you can take to prevent heart disease. Heart Attack A heart attack occurs when the blood flow that brings oxygen to the heart muscle is severely reduced or cut …
Dr. Robert A. Launikitis, MD, has joined the FMC Family!
Dr. Robert A. Launikitis, MD, has joined the FMC Family! We’re excited to announce Dr Robert A. Launikitis, MD, has joined the FMC family! He is an Orthopedic Surgeon, working out of Freestone Medical Center, and is now accepting patients. Dr. Launikitis is a Texas native, and received his medical degree from University of Texas …
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Freestone Medical Center Winter 22-23 Newsletter
What a year 2022 was with all its activities and accomplishments! It is hard to believe how fast it flew by. First and foremost, our wish for all our Fairfield, Freestone and Leon County patrons is for the most blessed year imaginable. Our joys and successes begin and end with you. Otherwise, there is no …
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Healthy Habits for the New Year and Beyond
HealTHY HABITS FOR THE NEW YEAR AND BEYOND It’s no secret that ‘getting healthy’ tends to sit at the top of most people’s New Year’s resolutions. But why do so many of us struggle following through? The top two reasons the majority of New Year’s resolutions fail are because the resolutions we choose are too …
Managing Stress Around the Holidays
Managing Stress Around the Holidays While the holiday season can be full of fun and laughter, it can also serve as a source of stress. It’s easy to get caught up in seemingly endless to-do lists and the pressure to make everything ‘perfect’. To keep the stress to a minimum and actually enjoy this holiday …