Sometimes carving out time for exercise can feel overwhelming. One simple and effective way to boost your physical activity is by tracking your steps. Walking not only promotes an active lifestyle but incorporating step count goals can also keep you feeling motivated and empowered. In this recent blog post, Dr. Christopher Morrissey from William Newton Hospital delves into the benefits of walking, recommended daily step counts, and the most efficient tracking devices available.

The holiday season is a time for family and friends, parties and get-togethers, travel and adventures. One thing no one ever wants to think about during the holiday season is accidents, medical emergencies, and end-of-life choices.

Check out this blog post by Dr. Christopher Morrissey, a physician at William Newton Hospital, where he explains the reasons why bones tend to lose density, durability, and strength over time, and how resistance training can be an empowering solution for patients.

Now through December 7, seniors can make health plan elections for 2024 coverage. William Newton Hospital (WNH) finds Original Medicare works very well for our patients, but we understand you may want to consider other coverage options. I’d like to continue sharing information WNH finds helpful when choosing a health plan.

Open enrollment for next year’s Medicare coverage is now through December 7. Choosing a health plan that fits your needs is important to having access to local care. If you’re a senior or have a loved one making health plan decisions during this time, William Newton Hospital (WNH) encourages you to review the following information.

If you’re a woman who has noticed persistent urine leakage, you’re in good company. About half of adult women experience urinary incontinence at some point in their lives. Some write it off as “old age.” Some suffer in silence. Some are too embarrassed to discuss it at all. But the truth is urinary incontinence is a medical condition and there are treatment options available.

Ticks are hungry little creatures. They might seem easy to avoid, but they can detect heat, breath, and other signals from warm-blooded creatures such as humans. Learn more on the William Newton Hospital Head-to-Toe Health Blog!

Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is an inflammatory condition of the muscles and tendons located in the forearm that are responsible for extending the wrist and hand. Learn more on William Newton's Head-to-Toe Health Blog!

William Newton Hospital recommends some wound care tips. Read our blog by Jessica Sloan, APRN, Director of the William Newton Wound Healing Center.

If you find yourself with an open wound, be prepared to care for it initially. Minor wounds such as scrapes, punctures, or cuts can be managed at home most of the time. However, more severe injuries or animal bites would require immediate medical attention.

The Emergency Department (ED) is open 24 hours a day every day, no matter the holiday or the weather. When you have a medical concern, we’re there to try and answer your concerns. Expectations of the ED have changed as people’s perception and access to healthcare have changed. However, the base reason for the ED has not: to rule out emergency conditions.

It’s important to understand that strokes can happen in young people and not just the elderly. It is also important to recognize all risks, signs, and symptoms. Providers such as primary care and specialty providers at William Newton Hospital can help you assess your risk and implement preventive care.