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Weekend Doctor: Weekend Doctor: About medical physicists

By Aaron Bain, MS
Medical Physicist, The Armes Family Cancer Care Center

You may have heard of an astrophysicist, nuclear physicist or theoretical physicist. Scientists like Einstein, Schrödinger and Newton revolutionized our understanding of the universe. But have you ever heard of a medical physicist? It is likely that you haven’t since there are only approximately 13,000 medical physicists in the United States. You may ask yourself, what role could someone who studies the physics of subatomic particles and planetary motions play in the medical field? 

Sign of the Times: Flu, RSV, and COVID-19

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

In March of 1966, Petula Clark released the Sign of the Times on her My Love album. The song was written by Tony Hatch and Jackie Trent, who wrote several songs for Clark. The song was previewed for the American public on The Ed Sullivan Show on February 27, 1966. The song peaked at 11 on the Billboard Top 100. The title would indicate a political statement, but in reality, it was a love song. 

Petula was born Sally Clark in England to parents who were both nurses. Her father invented her stage name of Petula and she was sometimes referred to as “the First Lady of the British Invasion.” Petula lives in Geneva, Switzerland and is still performing at the age of 90.  

Why the discussion on the sign of the times?

Weekend Doctor: Wellness checks

By Ashley O’Flaherty, CMA 
Supervisor, Blanchard Valley Medical Practices

It is important to have an annual wellness exam to maintain your overall health and to discuss preventative services you may need based on your age and condition. A wellness exam is important for both your mental and physical health and will help you reach your health goals. 

A lot can change in a year, so it is essential your healthcare provider has your medical records up to date. This is also a good time for you to reconnect with your provider and the provider to reconnect with you. 

Stop and smell the roses: Decongestants

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

Mac Davis was a successful songwriter, singer and actor. He got his start in the music industry as a songwriter and employee for Nancy Sinatra and her company Boots Enterprises. He was a prolific songwriter for numerous artists.  In 1968, he wrote A Little Less Conversation for Elvis Presley.  

Big Shot: Monovalent COVID-19 Vaccine

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

Billy Joel is a successful singer, pianist, and songwriter. He is referred to as the “piano man” after his first charting song. He has been nominated for 23 Grammy Awards and has won six. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1999. In 2013, Joel was recognized at the Kennedy Center Honors. 

Weekend Doctor: Sacroiliac pain

By William Hogan, MD
Blanchard Valley Pain Management

The sacroiliac joint is a large joint in your lower back and buttocks region. There are two sacroiliac joints, one on each side, with ligaments in each joint that hold the bones together. Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain can be difficult to diagnose as other conditions can cause similar symptoms. When the joint becomes painful, it can cause pain in its immediate region or it can refer pain into your groin, hip, buttock or leg. SI joint pain can be aggravated with prolonged standing, sitting, stair climbing, moving from sitting to standing, and running.

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