Columns

Dr. Chris Magryta MD: On idling cars

To my knowledge, Idling in cars is uniquely American. When I have been abroad, whether I was in ...

Health

Thanks go both ways at Community Care Clinic event

By Susan Shinn For The Salisbury Post If an organization could guarantee a 750 percent return on your ...

Concord

Mom brought back from coma after hearing newborn’s cries

Carolinas HealthCare System  Even though none of the doctors said it, Jeremy Cawley knew that they had brought ...

Health

Mother reunites with team that saved her life

Carolinas Medical Center Nursing student Shelly Cawley returned to class in August, but first she paid a visit ...

Education

Motivational speakers coming to Rowan County schools

Speakers from Game Plan for Life want students to know that one bad decision can change their whole ...

Health

Ester Marsh column: What is gall bladder disease?

It has been over three years since I had my gallbladder taken out. I was having all kinds of ...

Health

NAMI Rowan celebrates success

Nothing, not even mental illness, can stop a person from succeeding in life, according to the keynote speaker ...

Health

Relay for Life 2016 events start Saturday

Relay For Life of Rowan County officially closed out 2015 and began to work toward its 2016 goals ...

Health

SHS Hornets welcome East Rowan Mustangs for Dig Pink Volleyball Rally

By Emily Ford For the Salisbury Post Mallory Hodge loves two things: her family and volleyball. After her ...

Health

VAEA Hero 5K beats the rain

The forecast for Saturday morning in Salisbury called for another round of significant rain. The 2nd Annual Veterans ...

Health

NAMI Celebration of Success luncheon Thursday

NAMI Rowan (National Association of Mental Illness) is having a Celebration of Success Luncheon on Thursday at Rowan Public ...

Columns

Dr. Chris Magryta MD: regarding high fructose

We all are paying more attention to the effects of lifestyle choices on our health. The primary lifestyle ...

Health

Ester Marsh column: Are you dealing with hip issues?

Are you dealing with hip issues? Maybe even need a hip replacement? My mom has had both of ...

Health

Mammograms to be offered at Autumn Jubilee and OctoberTour

In October, women who attend Rowan County’s Autumn Jubilee and OctoberTour can get mammograms in a comfortable, convenient ...

Health

Walk with a Doc Saturday in Concord

Friendship is not only good for your soul, it’s also good for your heart. Learn why and get some ...

Health

Ester Marsh column: Stretches for healthy knees

I received some great feedback from last week’s column on fitness components. One person asked if I could ...

Health

At Dental & Literacy Clinic, free books are another reason to smile

By Susan Shinn Smart Start Rowan There were no tears Wednesday morning at the Stories and Smiles Dental ...

Health

Ester Marsh column: Fitness — what does it entail?

We look at the definition of fitness and it says “the condition of being physically fit and healthy.” ...

Columns

Chris Magryta, MD: Some ideas for lessening back to school anxiety

As our kids are now back in school, many are at new schools and even college. As parents ...

Columns

Chris Magryta, MD: Why do we love food more than good health?

At work the other day, a colleague was discussing her headaches and the meds she takes to control ...

Health

Scoliosis: A crippling children’s disease that can possibly be prevented or treated

By Don Davis Special to the Post I read an article in the newspaper recently about King Richard ...

Health

Research Campus employees can join MURDOCK Study

By Emily Ford Duke Translational Research Institute KANNAPOLIS — Nick Gillitt, Ph.D., was swinging a golf club when he ...

Health

David Freeze column: Brent and Norma, plus one

When I first met Kristy Bell, I found a 40-year-young woman who hoped for a major turnaround in ...

Health

Compare and choose Medicare plans Oct. 15-Dec. 7

The annual election period for people on Medicare begins next month, and SHIIP — the Seniors’ Health Insurance ...

Health

Ester Marsh column: Some tips to make running better

As I have mentioned before, I love this community getting more active. More people walking, running and cycling. ...

Health

Innospec Sunset Run 5K dodges storms

Stu Stepp and Susan Muth were the big winners on Friday night in downtown Salisbury as they took ...

Health

Running class starts, Child Strong 5K slated for Saturday

Another in the popular series of Beginning Runners Classes will be held at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center ...

Health

Health Department reaches out with Salud Hispana Sept. 25

HISPANIC HEALTH By Hilda Burch The Rowan County Health Department (RCHD) is committed to the community and is ...

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