Entries by hself

,

Dr. Thomas Heil Performs SI Joint Fusions

Dr. Thomas Heil grew up and earned his medical degree in West Virginia. He began a residency in General Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., but later decided his passion lay in helping patients relieve their pain. After working in pain management for 20 years in Charlotte, NC., Dr. Heil decided to take […]

Pain Awareness Month- Staggering Statistics

In light of Pain Awareness Month (September), we recognize and sympathize for those living with debilitating and chronic pain. Let’s look at some statistics surrounding the chronic pain community and some ways Physician Partners of America can help. During Pain Awareness Month, we are reminded of the eye-opening statistics related to chronic pain: It is […]

Your Sleeping Position Could be the Cause of your Back Pain

Did you know your sleeping position could have a negative effect on your lower back? Stress or strain from bad posture, awkward sleeping positions, and other lifestyle habits are a couple of the leading factors of lower back pain. While there are sleeping positions that should be avoided, there are some sleeping positions that can […]

3 Foods to Help Relieve Joint Pain

Did you know there are foods you can eat to help relieve joint pain?   Joint pain can affect all parts of the body including the neck and back areas. Conditions such as spinal arthritis, facet joint disease, and joint inflammation all stem from the joints. While these conditions can be very painful, there are […]

,

PPOA Patient Care Champion- Cierra Eson

Our employees are all patient care champions, but some go the extra mile and we want to give them the recognition they deserve. They embody the PPOA values known as S.I.T.E. – Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Empathy – which informs our service to patients and the community through high quality health care.   Although Cierra’s Sundays […]

,

PPOA Patient Care Champion- Kristen Glass

Our employees are all patient care champions, but some go the extra mile and we want to give them the recognition they deserve. They embody the PPOA values known as S.I.T.E. – Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Empathy – which informs our service to patients and the community through high quality health care. Kristen’s original career choice […]