IRMC

This week, we honored Cancer Survivor Awareness Month by hosting our second annual Cancer Survivor Social. This meaningful event brings together cancer survivors, those currently undergoing treatment, and their loved ones to share stories, offer encouragement, and celebrate strength, resilience, and hope. Thank you to everyone who joined us as we recognized the power of community and the journeys that inspire us every day!

Men's Health Month is a good time to tune in to your hearing health. Learn why men face a higher risk of hearing loss and how to help protect your ears.

Hearing loss hits men harder Hearing health is men's health. (2 min. read)

It's World Cup time! From moving more to managing game day stress, discover how cheering on your team may affect your health.

Is watching soccer good for you? It could inspire connections and more. (3 min. read)

Ever wonder why we do the things we do at your routine OB visits? Here’s some insight into that information!

Fundal height & why we measure it:
• Helps estimate the baby’s growth.
• Tracks whether the baby is growing as expected.
• Can identify concerns such as:
• Baby measuring too small (possible growth restriction).
• Baby measuring too large.
• Too much or too little amniotic fluid.
• Incorrect due date.

Fetal heart rate & why we check it:
• Confirms the baby is alive and well.
• Monitors the baby’s heart rate pattern.
• A normal fetal heart rate is generally 120–160 beats per minute.
• Changes in heart rate may indicate a need for further evaluation.

Blood pressure & why we check it:
• Screens for high blood pressure disorders during pregnancy.
• Helps detect Preeclampsia, a serious condition that can affect both mother and baby.
• Monitors for signs of:
• Gestational hypertension.
• Preeclampsia.
• Other cardiovascular concerns.

Together, fundal height, fetal heart rate, and blood pressure provide a quick picture of:
• How the baby is growing.
• How the baby is tolerating the pregnancy.
• How the mother’s body is adapting to pregnancy.

These routine checks help healthcare providers identify potential concerns early and determine whether additional testing or monitoring is needed.

Our second Richland location is now open! Conveniently located across from our orthopedic office, Dr. Malhotra, internal medicine physician, and Dr. Deb Gentile, allergist/immunologist, are now welcoming new patients.

Don't put off your annual wellness visit or continue living with allergy symptoms. Whether you need primary care or specialized allergy care, we're here for you. Call 724-403-3880 to schedule your appointment today!

Hair loss can raise a lot of questions for men. This quick quiz covers causes, treatment options and common misconceptions.

Men's hair loss quiz Attention, men: Learn surprising facts about baldness. (2 min. read)

Today, we welcomed our high school summer externs as they began their two-week externship experience. Designed for students with aspirations of becoming physicians, the program offers a firsthand look at the many facets of medicine through shadowing opportunities across a variety of specialties and care settings.

Pictured with the externs are Steve Wolfe, President and CEO; Braden Staats, Summer Program Coordinator; and Dr. Dan Clark, Director of the Summer Internship and Externship Program and Director of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery. We’re proud to help inspire and support the next generation of physicians as they explore careers dedicated to caring for others!

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men. So why isn't screening universally recommended? Here's what men should know.

Why is prostate cancer screening controversial? Should you be screened for prostate cancer? (3 min. read)