Understanding the Vagus Nerve: Not All Who Wander Are Lost The vagus nerve has been around for a while — it’s part of the body, after all — but you might have recently started hearing more about it. The word “vagus,” which is Latin for “wander,” is a fitting name for this complex pathway connecting your head and your gut — a path also known … Continue reading Understanding the Vagus Nerve: Not All Who Wander Are Lost

Pioneer, Inventor and Inspiration: Meet Dr. “Mac” Sims Dr. Hewatt McGraw “Mac” Sims is a pioneer of the orthopedic world, specializing in spinal surgery. He has changed the game in medicine by being an inventor, educator and teacher. His invention, The Syzygy Stabilization, has helped many battling with spondylolisthesis, a disease that causes one of the lower vertebrae to slip forward onto the bone directly … Continue reading Pioneer, Inventor and Inspiration: Meet Dr. “Mac” Sims

Colds, Flus, COVID-19, Oh My: Understanding Different Symptoms Entering cold and flu season during a global pandemic means a sniffle can earn the side-eye and a cough can send people running. As coronavirus cases continue to rise across the United States, it is important to be able to differentiate between a cold, the flu and COVID-19. Catching and monitoring symptoms early on is critical in … Continue reading Colds, Flus, COVID-19, Oh My: Understanding Different Symptoms

Archbold Opens New Therapy Clinic Archbold Memorial Hospital recently celebrated the opening of their new Advanced Therapy and Sports Medicine clinic. Now located on Pinetree Boulevard in Thomasville, the new facility is home to a full range of physical, occupational and speech therapy services, as well as a quickly growing sports medicine program. Formerly known as Archbold’s Outpatient Rehabilitation clinic, the newly-named Advanced Therapy and … Continue reading Archbold Opens New Therapy Clinic