Reactive versus proactive care Healthcare is the key term used to define the medical care and services used to treat individuals in a community, (for example, the “healthcare system”) the one-word term is often misinterpreted as health care (two words), which describes the measures taken to focus on, protect, or improve an individual’s overall health. […]
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Personal hygiene begins and ends with your hands With RSV, flu, COVID-19, and other illnesses on the rise again, it is important to be properly washing your hands at the correct times to prevent sickness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) call hand washing “a do-it-yourself vaccine” and suggest you remember the five […]
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If you are diagnosed with a chronic health condition such as diabetes, you generally have a lot of questions for your doctor such as treatment options, lifestyle changes, other health complications, and where to go to learn more. Many people find it increasingly difficult to gather enough information from their provider, due to short visits […]
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According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the second most common cancer (not counting skin cancer). In men, prostate cancer is most common, while in women breast cancer is more common. Lung cancer is when the cells in your lungs grow out of control. It can begin in the lungs and spread to […]
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Health and wellness are important all year long. Winter brings cold, dry weather and brings forth various health concerns. Here are some common issues and practical tips to help you navigate the colder months. Arthritis Approximately 1 in 4 US adults suffer from arthritis, and according to the Arthritis Foundation, cold temperatures and changes in […]
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What is pink eye (conjunctivitis)? Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, is an infection or swelling of the conjunctiva, the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid. This inflammation gives your eye the red or pink color that’s commonly associated with pink eye. Pink eye is one of the most common eye infections in children and […]
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Not getting enough sleep can take years off your life According to the Center for Disease and Prevention, about 1 in 3 adults is sleep deprived, a condition that occurs if you don’t get enough sleep. Sleep deficiency occurs if you sleep at the wrong time of day, do not sleep well, or have poor-quality […]
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Be the Best Skeleton you can be this Halloween This Halloween, we are highlighting our skeletons, as bones play an important role in our overall health. Bones support us and allow us to move. They protect our brain, heart, and other organs from injury. The adult body has 206 bones, and our skeletons completely regenerate […]
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Halloween is a magical time for children (and adults). They get to dress up, gather candy and tell jokes. Halloween tends to make medical professionals and law enforcement officers nervous because of the amounts of accidents and injuries that happen at this time of year. We want all to have fun at Halloween and we […]
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Breast cancer can be detected in its early stages by putting an emphasis on routine checks, forming a relationship with your primary care provider, and keeping up with regular recommended testing. About 1 in 8 U.S. women (about 13%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of their lifetime. In 2022, alone, more than […]
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