WELCOME TO OUR BLOG
The stories below provide an inside look at our physicians, staff and include numerous resources for our patients and the community.Lung Cancer Screenings: Timing is Everything.
It’s no secret that smoking is the number one risk factor for lung cancer. And if you think kicking the habit is tough, know this: Lung cancer is tougher. It’s stealthy, aggressive, and invasive. It has a higher mortality rate than breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers combined. And, more often than not, when it’s finally detected, it’s too late.
7 Ways to Bring in a Healthy Dose of Luck This St. Patrick’s Day
Irish or not, St. Patrick’s Day is a day to celebrate the far off island, the color green, and those mischievous little leprechauns. It’s also a great time to explore fun and healthy snacks for the entire family. As luck would have it, we’ve discovered several recipes and collected them all right here so you can spend more time looking for that pot of gold.
Think you know all there is to know about heart health? Think again.
When it comes to keeping your heart in shape, most of what we write below won’t surprise you. The same methods that keep your skin healthy, your brain sharp, your limbs limber, and your muscles strong are exactly what you need to keep your arteries clear, your heart pumping, and your blood pressure in check.
Discover Our Imaging Center
Explore the interactive image below to learn more about our state-of-the-art Imaging Center and it’s many benefits.
7 Holiday Scents Your Home and Health Can’t Be Without
There is a reason why one whiff of your grandmother’s homemade bread recipe can transport you across time and space. Since your olfactory response is directly linked to the hippocampus, the memory center in your brain, memories pulled forth by smells are usually emotional ones. While they lack visual specifics and tactile details, they are fairly acute in beckoning back how you were feeling when you experienced a particular scent.
Meet Dr. Bechtold!
Born and raised in Sioux City, Dr. Nicholas Bechtold completed his undergraduate education at Briar Cliff University, received his graduate degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, and Graduated as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Des Moines University.