About the Blog
Welcome to the LifeBridge Health blog. Here, you’ll find engaging articles on trending health topics, inspirational patient experiences, and the latest happenings at our hospitals and affiliated care facilities.
We have many wellness tips and great stories from our communities to share. We post new blogs frequently, so check back often. You can get additional updates by subscribing to LifeLines, LifeBridge Health’s official email newsletter.
04/08/2025
Gut Feelings: Supporting Your Child’s Digestive and Emotional Health
Pediatric gastroenterologist Brynn O'Laughlin, MD, shares how the gut-brain connection can affect kids—and how families can help them feel better, inside and out.
03/25/2025
The Essential Role of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in Patient Care
This National Nutrition Month, LifeBridge Health’s RDNs highlight the impact of nutrition on health, the essential role they play in patient care and how they collaborate with other disciplines to achieve the best outcomes.
03/21/2025
When Every Minute Counts: Recognizing Injuries That Need Immediate Attention
Timely care is key for most orthopedic injuries. Learn when to seek treatment and how OrthoCare ASAP provides expert care without the ER wait.
03/17/2025
A Day in the Life at Center for Hope
Hospital Responder Lamont shares what brought him to Center for Hope and how privileged he feels to be making a difference in the lives of those he serves.
03/11/2025
March is MS Awareness Month
Kirsten Ambrose, RN, is a health navigator and community educator at the Tevis Center for Wellness. This March, she writes about a disease that affects more than 2.8 million people worldwide.
03/07/2025
Threads of Care: Weaving Family Into Healing
The right care team can make a long hospital stay feel a bit more like home.
03/05/2025
Caring for Kids with Endocrine Disorders
Joseph Heinemann, MD, the newest addition to LifeBridge Health's pediatric endocrinology team, helps families navigate healthcare with expertise and education.
02/27/2025
New to the Area? A Short Healthcare Checklist to Help You Settle In
Use this list to find providers, locate care centers and explore virtual health options in your new community.
02/24/2025
A Day in the Life at Center for Hope
Medical Clinic Coordinator and Practice Supervisor Jessica shares an inside look at her role, the mission that fuels her work and the interests that bring her joy beyond the office.
02/20/2025
An Artist’s ‘Final Wish’
BridgingLife hospice patient Betty Grodnitzky turned to art for healing after personal tragedy, and now she has one final wish—to see her artwork hang in the White House.
02/14/2025
A Cardiologist's Guide to Hypertension
Badr Harfouch, MD, explains how high blood pressure develops, why it matters and what you can do to keep your heart healthy.
02/10/2025
Empathetic Care That’s All That and a Bag of Chips
How one simple act of kindness transformed a patient’s hospital stay.
02/03/2025
Protect, Prevent, Respond: Essential Burn Safety Tips
February 2-8 is National Burn Awareness Week, and Sinai Hospital’s trauma team is sharing insights to help keep you and your loved ones safe.