In 2024, the maternity teams at Carthage Area Hospital and Claxton-Hepburn Medical Campus, both members of the North Star Health Alliance, were delighted to welcome a combined total of 499 babies into the world. Each newborn represents a new chapter full of potential and promise. By 2042, these tiny bundles of joy will have grown […]
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New Year, New Strength: Setting Healthy Goals for Your Musculoskeletal Wellness in 2025
As the calendar turns to a new year, it’s the perfect opportunity to set goals that enhance your overall health and well-being. While resolutions often focus on weight loss or fitness, your musculoskeletal health—encompassing your bones, joints, muscles, and connective tissues—deserves equal attention. Prioritizing your orthopedic wellness can lead to improved strength, mobility, and a […]
Managing Diabetes and Bone Health at the NCOG Diabetes, Osteoporosis, and Endocrine Center
The NCOG Diabetes, Osteoporosis, and Endocrine Center is a vital part of the North Country Orthopaedic Group, designed to provide specialized, comprehensive care for individuals managing diabetes, osteoporosis, and other endocrine conditions. By offering a multidisciplinary approach, the center addresses the unique needs of patients with these complex conditions, ensuring they receive the tailored care […]
Flex Your Knowledge: Understanding Bone and Joint Wellness
Stretching Your Understanding Bone and joint issues affect millions of people globally, with arthritis alone impacting 1 in 4 adults. Yet, maintaining bone and joint health often goes unnoticed until problems arise. From everyday movements to complex physical tasks, our bones and joints are the foundation of our body’s mobility. Understanding their wellness is essential […]
Strong Bones, Active Life: The Role of Orthopedics in Healthy Aging
Strategies for Preventing Bone and Joint Issues and Staying Fit and Pain-Free in Your Later Years As we celebrate Healthy Aging Month in September, it’s important to reflect on how orthopedic health plays a key role in maintaining a high quality of life as we grow older. Aging brings natural changes to the body, particularly […]
The Crucial Connection Between Immunizations and Bone Health
Maintaining strong and healthy bones is essential for overall well-being and quality of life. Bone health supports mobility, protects vital organs, and plays a crucial role in the body’s structure. Understanding how to protect and enhance bone health is vital, especially as we age or face chronic health conditions. Immunizations are a key component in […]
Knee Care for Athletes: Common Injuries, Precautions and Treatment Options
If you got out of bed this morning, sat down to tie your shoes, or walked outside to get the mail — or walked anywhere, for that matter — say thank you to your knees. As the largest and most complex joint in the human body, the knee is crucial to our stability and mobility. […]
Everything You Need to Know About Scoliosis
We might not think about it often, but the spine is an amazing structure. A complex arrangement of bones, disks, joints, ligaments and muscles, it allows us to stand upright, bend, twist, and navigate the world around us. For some, especially during childhood, the spine can curve sideways in a condition known as scoliosis. […]
Debunking Myths About Total Joint Replacement Surgery
Joint replacement surgery often brings a mix of emotions – hope for pain relief and anxiety fueled by common myths and misconceptions. The North Country Orthopaedic Group (NCOG), a center of orthopedic excellence in the North Country, is dedicated to clearing the air of these misconceptions, shining a light on the realities of this transformative […]
Overcome Sports Injuries with NCOG: Your Ultimate Guide to Recovery and Strength
Are you sidelined by a sports injury, itching to get back in the game? North Country Orthopaedic Group (NCOG) is your winning ticket to overcoming those setbacks and reclaiming your strength. We understand the frustration that comes with being sidelined, which is why we’re dedicated to providing tailored treatments and rehabilitation strategies to get you […]
