How do you know if your sinuses need extra attention?

Sinus infections - also known as sinusitis - are one of the most common diseases in the world. Millions of people suffer from sinusitis each year and for most of those people the pain from swollen nasal passages and the pressure caused by a buildup of mucus in the sinus cavities is fairly short-lived. In some people, however, sinusitis is a chronic issue with little to no relief. How do you know when it’s time to see your doctor for a sinus issue?

Logansport Memorial Hospital's audiologist earns doctorate degree

Stacey Shilts, Au.D. CCC-A

Stacey Shilts has been practicing audiology for 18 years, spending the last 8 of those years with Dr. Short and as part of Logansport Memorial Hospital. Recently, she decided to further her education and pursue her doctorate degree in audiology. Having a doctorate degree is now becoming the new industry standard for audiologists. Stacey’s pursuit and completion of her doctorate degree keeps Logansport Memorial Hospital at the cutting edge of providing exceptional care for our audiology patients and our community.

Stacey began her educational journey in 2014 through the University of Florida’s nationally-ranked distance-learning doctorate program. She graduated from the program on April 28, 2016 with her doctorate of Audiology. Her new credentials are listed as Au.D. CCC-A.

“For me, this was both a personal and a professional endeavor,” explains Stacey. “I knew that I wanted to be advanced and innovative within my industry, but I also enjoy learning and pursuing new educational experiences that can benefit my career. Earning my Au.D made me more knowledgeable, confident, and skillful in providing audiology services to our patients here at the hospital.”

“I can already see my additional training improving patient care significantly. One of the most important things I learned was how to better utilize best practices to more effectively meet patient needs. Based on my experience, we have opportunities here where we can make some changes, do some things differently, and hopefully see increased patient satisfaction. That is always my goal. I believe it is my responsibility to provide my patients with the best expertise and care that I possibly can, so I dedicate myself to experiences in continuing my education to do that.”

Logansport Memorial Hospital is very proud of Stacey’s accomplishment, and will continue to support her in her professional achievements in any way possible. We are committed to providing exceptional levels of care with providers who aim to exceed your expectations. Thank you to Stacey and to every provider in our network for upholding that commitment to our community.

Which hearing aid is right for you?

If you are experiencing hearing loss caused by disease, aging, injury or long-term exposure to loud noise, you might benefit from a hearing aid. A hearing aid helps people with hearing loss listen, communicate and participate more fully in everyday life.

Have your hearing loss evaluated by a doctor to make sure you’re getting the right type of hearing aid and to have it fitted properly. While a prescription is not required for most hearing aids, it can be hard to know which one is best for your needs.

Cold or allergies? How to tell the difference

You’ve got an itchy throat and runny nose that just won’t quit. Or maybe you’ve had a headache, congestion and sneezing for a full week. How do you know if it’s a lingering cold virus or allergies?

Allergic rhinitis refers to a group of symptoms—such as a runny or itchy nose, watery eyes, and sneezing—that result from inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes. A common, but inaccurate, name for this condition is hay fever. It is estimated that 40-50 million people in the United States develop allergic rhinitis during their lifetime.

How do you know when: you need your tonsils removed?

All too often people have nagging medical issues that they feel aren't serious enough to call the doctor. Sore throats often fall in this category. It's easy to pass off a sore throat as the symptom of a cold or just "something I get every winter." How do you know when a sore throat is more than just a sore throat?

Let's learn more about a few signs that your sore throat could be something more serious like tonsillitis; when that tonsillitis might warrant having your tonsils removed and how to recover after a tonsillectomy.