When you hear about someone who has a “broken heart,” you probably think of a relationship that’s recently ended. And when you read about heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, you may tend to think about these as men’s health issues – not something that could happen to you. But the fact is that heart problems are a very serious health issue for women, with more women dying … [Read more...]
Get Ahead of the Class!
If you’re like most parents, you probably greet the end of summer with a mixture of emotions. However, summer will be over before you know it, which means “Back to School” time is just around the corner. Are you ready? We can help by ensuring that your child has all of the necessary health checks and immunizations to participate in school, sports and club … [Read more...]
Guys: Don’t Skip These Screenings
Gentlemen, you have a lot of responsibilities, manage a lot of moving parts, and take care of your home and family. But are you taking care of YOU? Men often put off health screenings that could have an enormous impact on their health. Sure, they're not exams anyone looks forward to exactly, but these screenings are absolutely necessary. Early detection of these treatable, … [Read more...]
Colon Cancer: Knowledge Is Power
If You're 45, It's Time to Get Screened. March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Overall, the lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is about 1 in 22 (4.49%) for men and 1 in 24 (4.15%) for women. In the United States, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and in women, and the second most common cause of cancer … [Read more...]
The Heart of the Matter
Do You Need a Cardiologist? As you consider health improvements you want to make in 2019, look into your heart and ask yourself: "How's it going in there?" According to the American Heart Association's 2018 statistics, about 92.1 million American adults are living with some form of cardiovascular disease. It accounts for one in seven deaths in the U.S. and claims more … [Read more...]