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Fort HealthCare | July 3, 2019 | 0 Comments | General Health |
Summer is here! Protect yourself from the suns UV rays. Summer has finally arrived and while the sun is shining bright and the temperatures warm up, it’s a perfect time to remind people that July is UV Safety Awareness Month. We all enjoy the warm summer rays, but many people don’t think about the damaging […]
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Fort HealthCare | June 14, 2019 | 0 Comments | Family Medicine |
Summer is finally here! So you lost track of time, forgot to reapply your sunscreen, fell asleep in a comfy deck chair at the Aquatic Center – that happens to the many of us every now and then. And a painful sunburn is the price we pay. Years ago, sunburns were treated by rubbing butter onto […]
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Fort HealthCare | May 22, 2019 | 0 Comments | Family Medicine |
Fort HealthCare offers more convenient ways for you to message your healthcare team and have more access to care when you need it through our online care options. Depending upon what you or a family member is experiencing, this information will hopefully help you choose which option is best for your needs. Patient Portal Fort […]
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Fort HealthCare | March 28, 2019 | 0 Comments | General Health |
If you’ve heard colonoscopy stories from your friends or relatives, chances are they’ve mentioned that the preparation, or “prep,” is the most unpleasant part of the exam. Although most people agree that consuming nothing but clear liquids and drinking a large amount of laxative liquid is not an ideal way to spend a day, you […]
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Fort HealthCare | March 14, 2019 | 0 Comments | General Health |
Going in for a colonoscopy might not be anyone’s idea of a fun way to spend an afternoon, but it’s something that everyone over the age of 50 should do. Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer in the U.S. and one of the leading causes of cancer death among both men and women. The […]
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Fort HealthCare | February 28, 2019 | 0 Comments | General Health |
Colonoscopies Are An Important Step To Preventing The Third Leading Cause Of Cancer In Men and Women A colonoscopy is an exam that can screen for and prevent colorectal cancer, which is the third most common cancer in men and women. But if you’ve never had a colonoscopy, or it’s been a while since your […]
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Fort HealthCare | February 21, 2019 | 0 Comments | Nutrition |
Learning to eat for a healthier heart made easier When it comes to nutrition, some simple diet changes can improve your lipid numbers. Lipid labs are used by doctors to check the levels of cholesterol. LDL (bad) cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol, and your triglycerides all make up cholesterol levels. It’s important to know these numbers and what they mean in order to […]
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Fort HealthCare | January 17, 2019 | 0 Comments | General Health |
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 795,000 Americans have a stroke each year. What’s more, 140,000 of those Americans – nearly 20 percent – die as a result of their strokes, and many stroke survivors develop long-term disabilities that cause problems with speech, movement, and their ability to think. […]
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Fort HealthCare | January 10, 2019 | 0 Comments | General Health |
Smartphones, computers and tablets have done wonders for productivity and connectivity. But daily use of these devices can cause you to make repetitive — and often awkward — hand and wrist movements that can sometimes result in pain or stiffness. If you are a frequent smartphone, computer, or tablet user, it is important to keep your hands […]
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Fort HealthCare | December 13, 2018 | 0 Comments | General Health |
It’s sledding season! Sledding is a winter tradition that seems pretty straightforward, right? You go to the top of a hill, sit on a sled and enjoy the fresh air on your face as you glide down. But, if you have ever been fallen off a sled mid-hill or endured a crash landing, you know […]
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