Article # 6 (optional) –Test Your Cholesterol IQ
How Much You Know Could Save Your Life
High blood cholesterol increases your risk for heart disease, still the #1 killer of American men and women. With September being Cholesterol Awareness Month, now is the perfect time to have your blood cholesterol level checked. The test is quick, simple and inexpensive. Experts say you should b…
Getting Ready For School
Summer is winding down and school is starting up. It’s the perfect time to ensure your children have a safe and healthy school year.
Sports Physical
Many sports require signed permission from a doctor. Your pediatrician is the best choice for conducting a sports physical because he or she is familiar with your child’s medical history. Your doctor will take a…
The Urgency of Emergency
HOW OUR HOMETOWN ER SAVES LIVES
We hope it never happens to you or a loved one, but our hospital’s Emergency Department can be a real life saver. For heart attacks, strokes, life-threatening injuries and a host of other serious medical conditions, fast access to emergency medical care is critical. For example, in cases of heart attacks or strokes, there is a…
Conquering Cancer
September is the month to raise awareness about two of the more preventable forms of cancer.
Prostate Cancer Awareness Week
September 20 – 26
The Facts: Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in men. One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and more than 35,000 die from the disease every year. In fact, a man is 33 percent more likely…
Article #2—The Quick 6
Good Health Starts With Knowing These Six Key Numbers
With so much information available, it’s often hard to remember what’s important. So, here’s a simple way to check your health: Know these six key numbers! It will help determine your risk for developing heart disease, diabetes and other health problems.
1) Your Height Check Once A Year Over Age 50 As…
Get Physical
Physical therapy is an important but sometimes overlooked part of a patient’s medical treatment. It can help people at every stage of life to reduce pain, improve quality of life, and return to their regular routines. Physical therapists teach exercises and techniques that help patients regain their strength and range of motion. So, don’t forget to ask your doctor if a…
Article # 6 (optional) –Test Your Cholesterol IQ
How Much You Know Could Save Your Life
High blood cholesterol increases your risk for heart disease, still the #1 killer of American men and women. With September being Cholesterol Awareness Month, now is the perfect time to have your blood cholesterol level checked. The test is quick, simple and inexpensive. Experts say you should b…
Article # 5—Getting Ready For School
Getting Ready For School
Summer is winding down and school is starting up. It’s the perfect time to ensure your children have a safe and healthy school year.
Sports Physical
Many sports require signed permission from a doctor. Your pediatrician is the best choice for conducting a sports physical because he or she is familiar with your child’s…
Article # 4—The Urgency of Emergency
The Urgency of Emergency
HOW OUR HOMETOWN ER SAVES LIVES
We hope it never happens to you or a loved one, but our hospital’s Emergency Department can be a real life saver. For heart attacks, strokes, life-threatening injuries and a host of other serious medical conditions, fast access to emergency medical care is critical. For example, in cases of…
Article #3—Conquering Cancer
Conquering Cancer
September is the month to raise awareness about two of the more preventable forms of cancer.
Prostate Cancer Awareness Week
September 20 – 26
The Facts: Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in men. One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and more than 35,000 die from the disease every year. In…