When Dr. Holly Kiper joined the Marshall Medical team increasing the staff of OB/GYNs to seven, that was good news for this growing community. But she also brought to the table skills and experience in robotic surgery, which is even better news for women facing a gynecological procedure.
Designated as Heart month, February is an annual reminder for people to take care of their tickers. Dr. Paul Morris, a family medicine physician at Albertville Primary Care, brought the message home to GoldCare55+ members at their monthly Lunch N’ learn.
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States, but the good news is that many risk factors are within our control. During Heart Health Month, we spoke with three local healthcare professionals — Dr. Amanda Storey of Grant Primary Care, Dr. Paul Morris of Albertville Primary Care, and Marshall Medical Centers Registered Dietitian Allison Sisk — about what people can do every day to protect their hearts.