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Improve your Nutrition: Celebrate National Nutrition Month®

March 8, 2023

National Nutrition Month®, sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, celebrates its 50th year in 2023. During the month of March, make a commitment to learning more about good nutrition and living a healthier lifestyle. The average American diet, high in processed meats, sodium and sugar; low in nuts,...

GERD Awareness

November 14, 2022

GERD Awareness Month in November shines a light on the nearly one in five Americans who experience chronic acid reflux and related symptoms that can include heartburn and chest pain, regurgitation of food or sour liquid, difficulty swallowing, chronic coughing, laryngitis, disrupted sleep and even asthma. Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD,...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 3, 2022

The first Breast Cancer Awareness Month kicked off in October 1985 with former First Lady and breast cancer survivor Betty Ford, who helped launch a call to action for women across the country. The events invited women to educate themselves about breast cancer and to talk openly about breast health. Today,...

September is Pain Awareness Month: Identifying & managing chronic pain

September 6, 2022

Nearly 100 million Americans experience chronic pain, more than those who have diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined. Pain is your body’s alarm system. Pain tells you something is wrong and needs attention. Living with chronic pain can be debilitating and adversely affect everyday life. Understanding more about your underlying...

How Healthy is Your Heart?

February 1, 2022

By Dr. Wright, Cardiologist Your heart is one of the hardest working parts of your body. It’s also one of the most threatened. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S....

Get Your Mammo: It’s an hour that could save your life

October 1, 2021

By Kirti Agarwal, MD According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S., behind only skin cancers. In fact, the ACS puts the average risk as a one in eight chance that a woman will develop breast cancer in her lifetime....

The Heat is On: How to Stay Cool and Spurn the Burn

July 19, 2021

by Sheila Llanes-Diopita, MD When the sun comes out to play, many of us make plans to do the same. The summer months bring the promise of backyard barbecues, pick-up games in the park and wasting away lazy afternoons in the water. This year’s summer season feels extra special as...

End Your Year on a Healthy Note

November 24, 2019

As 2019 draws to a close, it’s as important as ever to ensure that you’re keeping your health at the top of your priority list and finishing out the year strong. Preventive care is a key factor in maintaining your overall health – and often surprisingly friendly to your bank...

Are You Covered? Health Insurance Marketplace Now Open Through December 15

November 1, 2019

November 1 marked the beginning of open enrollment for 2020 health insurance coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Since debuting in 2013, the Health Insurance Marketplace has provided access to low-cost healthcare coverage for millions who would otherwise be without health insurance or who are interested in taking advantage of...

Protecting Yourself and Our Community from the Flu

October 28, 2019

The autumn season has finally taken up residence, bringing some relief from the summer heat, along with its beautiful colors and seasonal traditions. Unfortunately, autumn also means that flu season is arriving – a period which usually peaks between December and February but can last as late as May. The...

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