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Do You Know the Signs of a Stroke?

May 18, 2018

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General Health

When it comes to spotting the signs of stroke, seconds count. In fact, speedy stroke treatment can sometimes prevent serious, long-lasting damage that affects your ability to move, speak or think. Immediate stroke treatment could even save your life. What are the symptoms of a stroke? A stroke occurs when blood flow to […]

Protect yourself and your family from mosquitoes, ticks and other biting bugs

Sarah Pagenkopf, PharmD, BCPS

May 2, 2018

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Family Medicine

It’s that time of year again, the weather warm, we are wearing those shorts and warmer weather gear. If your plans include taking an evening walk, riding a bike or even planning a fun trip to the beach, here are a few things we all can do to avoid illness that might be carried by mosquitoes […]

Why Hearing Screenings are Important for Children

Cheryl Kinney, Au.D.

May 1, 2018

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General Health

Although hearing loss is common in older adults, it can occur at any age—even in babies and children. When children have undiagnosed hearing loss, it can affect their ability to learn to speak, understand language, thrive in a classroom, and interact with others. Why are hearing screenings important for children? Children begin learning how to […]

Understanding Food Labels

Lisa Ashwill, RD CD

April 19, 2018

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General Health

I have heard many times how confusing the nutrition facts label can be. “What do I look at? How much am I supposed to get? What is important for me?” The nutrition facts label can be very complex, especially when we haven’t been told how to decipher it. For those of you who don’t want […]

Spring Fitness and Nutrition!

Tiffany

April 12, 2018

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General Health

I absolutely love this time of year—seeing the trees bud; watching the grass turn green; enjoying the extended daylight; and the happier mood in people. For me, it means I can switch from the treadmill (lovingly coined the ‘dreadmill’ by many of my runner friends) to outdoor running, which is always a welcomed change! Winter […]

Alcohol Awareness Month

Fort HealthCare

April 6, 2018

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General Health

Drinking too much alcohol increases people’s risk of injuries, violence, drowning, liver disease, and some types of cancer. The good news? We can all do our part to prevent alcohol misuse or abuse. Alcohol Awareness Month can make a big difference in helping spread the word about different strategies for preventing alcohol misuse/abuse and encourage […]

Why Get a Colonoscopy?

Fort HealthCare

March 29, 2018

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General Health

It’s the best way to screen for and prevent colorectal cancer Having a colonoscopy is not only the best way to catch colorectal cancer early when it is most treatable, but it can also prevent colorectal cancer from developing in the first place. Colorectal cancer starts as a small growth called a colon polyp. If colon […]

Colonoscopy Prep Isn't as Bad as You Think

Fort HealthCare

March 22, 2018

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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 […]

4 Reasons Why a Colonoscopy is Better than a DNA Test (Cologuard)

Fort HealthCare

March 16, 2018

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General Health

In 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a non-invasive colorectal cancer screening test that can be done at home and mailed to a lab for analysis. The test, called Cologuard, looks for blood and DNA mutations in your stool that could indicate colorectal cancer. For people who are afraid of having a […]

Don't Let Shin Splints Slow You Down This Year

Kim McCrea, PT, DPT, Director of Rehab Services

March 1, 2018

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General Health

It’s that time of the year – the snow is melting, the sun is shining and spring sports are beginning! For many high school athletes this means one thing: shin splints. As a Licensed Athletic Trainer, I see a lot of athletes in the spring with Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) also known as shin […]

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Do You Know the Signs of a Stroke?

Protect yourself and your family from mosquitoes, ticks and other biting bugs

Why Hearing Screenings are Important for Children

Understanding Food Labels

Spring Fitness and Nutrition!

Alcohol Awareness Month

Why Get a Colonoscopy?

Colonoscopy Prep Isn't as Bad as You Think

4 Reasons Why a Colonoscopy is Better than a DNA Test (Cologuard)

Don't Let Shin Splints Slow You Down This Year