So far in this series, we have reviewed Medicare Part A and Part B. In this installment, we look at Part C with Ben Rothering, a licensed insurance salesman who specializes in helping guide people through the Medicare process. “Medicare Part C is known as Medicare...
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Medicare Part C: Medicare Advantage
Pain Education and Pain Management Strategies
When you’re in pain, all you want is to feel better. Sometimes, it’s difficult to know how to address pain effectively, especially if over-the-counter medications fail to provide relief. One way to incorporate better pain management strategies is to understand the...
Medicare Part B: Outpatient Services
The different parts of Medicare can be puzzling. If you are eligible for Medicare, you need to understand the costs and coverages of the various options, so you’re never caught off guard. Previously, in the second installment of our series on Medicare, we covered what...
Medicare Part A: Inpatient Services
“Part A and Part B together are known as original Medicare,” says Ben Rothering, a licensed insurance salesman who specializes in helping guide people through the Medicare process. When President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare into law in 1965, it only consisted of...
Medicare Enrollment: How it Works
Navigating Medicare can be overwhelming. This insurance program is designed to help Americans in need, but many may not know if they are able to receive its benefits. Understanding eligibility and when to sign up can be confusing. “Medicare is a federally-funded...
BE FAST – Learn the Signs of Stroke
What is a Stroke? Rhonda Tesmer is a nurse at Stoughton Health and a Clinical Quality Specialist. She explains what a stroke is by comparing it to a heart attack. “Most people understand what a heart attack is, and I think it may be helpful if we think of stroke as a...
Yes, There is Relief for Knee Pain
When it comes to knee pain, it’s not just an issue older people experience anymore. In fact, one in four Americans suffer from knee pain — for a variety of reasons. Dr. Ashish Rawal, orthopedic surgeon with Stoughton Hospital, explains common causes, prevention and...
Do You Need a Sleep Study?
Do You Need a Sleep Study? Do you remember when you were a child, and sleep just came naturally? You may have not even woken up when your mom or dad carried you from a car ride home into your bed. As we age, sleep—at least “good” sleep—can become elusive. If lack of...
In Pain? What to Know About Plantar Fasciitis
Athletes are subject to a variety of injuries, like torn ACLs, hamstring strains, and groin pulls. But, plantar fasciitis is an issue anyone—athlete or not—can develop. In fact, it’s quite common among “regular” people. Dr. Colin Graney, Fellowship Trained Foot and...
Finding Relief from Acid Reflux
Severe acid reflux, or gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a chronic disease that occurs when acid from the stomach flows into the tube connecting the mouth and stomach and irritates its lining. Symptoms include heartburn, regurgitation and belching. According...
Looking Out for Your Health
If you could have a better understanding of your personal risk for breast cancer, would you want to learn more? Stoughton Health’s Breast Cancer Risk Assessment can help you understand your personal breast cancer risk and strategies to reduce your risk. The screening...
Pain Is a Burden You Don’t Have to Shoulder
The inability to perform daily activities due to shoulder pain can be debilitating. At OrthoTeam Clinic Shoulder Center in Madison and Stoughton, Dr. Ashish M. Rawal provides comprehensive shoulder care, identifying the cause of your shoulder pain and personalizing...
Finding Balance
As we age, changes in balance and problems with the vestibular system are common. The vestibular system consists of two complex structures within our inner ear that help us be aware of our own motion, sense our head position and changes in our environment. According...
Managing Chronic Lung Disease with Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Anyone living with chronic lung disease, or is a caregiver for someone who is, knows how difficult some days can be. Fortunately, there are ways to optimize daily care and ease the symptoms associated with lung conditions. Stoughton Health Pulmonary Rehabilitation...
Living Well and Feeling Good
Not long ago, the concept of exercising for those over age 55 may have included a healthy walk around the neighborhood or inside a mall. While walking is an excellent way to stay active and healthy, today individuals 55 and over are expanding upon what it means to...
