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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....
read moreThe 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...
read moreEnd 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...
read moreAre 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...
read moreProtecting 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...
read moreThe Fight Doesn’t End October 31
September 30, 2019
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time set aside each year to review our knowledge of this disease, shine a spotlight on its risks and symptoms, and raise awareness of how we can help fight it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 245,000 women...
read moreSafe Medication Habits Promote Healthy Homes and Communities
August 6, 2019
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re no stranger to taking medicine. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 82 percent of American adults take at least one medication and 29 percent take five or more. Medications are a vital part of healing from illness or...
read moreCookout Caution: Keeping Food Safety in Focus This Summer
July 10, 2019
Summer offers plentiful opportunities to gather outdoors with family and friends. Whether it’s the Fourth of July, Labor Day, an afternoon on the lake or one last hurrah before school days beckon again, al fresco celebrations are the order of the day when the sun is out and the temps...
read moreBE COOL: Tips to Help You Beat the Heat and Have a Safe and Healthy Summer
June 5, 2019
With summer in full swing, many of us are taking full advantage of this fun time of year, whether it’s hitting the road for a family vacation, getting out on the water, organizing pick-up games in the park or taking an early evening neighborhood stroll. However you choose to enjoy...
read moreProtecting Yourself and Our Community from the Flu
February 18, 2019
While autumn brings with it a variety of pleasant changes – including cooler weather, colorful fall foliage and more – it also marks the beginning of flu season, a period which typically peaks between December and February but can last as late as May. The influenza virus can cause mild...
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