Protect Yourself – Learn About Tickborne Diseases By Shari Owens on March 21, 2023 in Community Health News, Community Health Tips The best way to prevent tickborne diseases is to avoid places where ticks thrive, use a safe recommended repellent, dress protectively and check your clothes and body for ticks. It’s also important to know the symptoms and different ailments that tick bites can cause. Community Health providers find that too many people end up suffering […]
Have Safe, Happy Holidays – Know the Myths About Alcohol With These Community Health Tips By Kasia on November 29, 2022 in Community Health Tips The holidays are a time for friends, family and celebration. As most of us know, it’s also when people can drink too much, with consequences ranging from fights and falls to serious motor vehicle accidents and crashes. People can unknowingly put themselves at risk by believing the myths about alcohol use that may be common […]
Covid Vaccine Check By Kasia on August 19, 2022 in Community Health Tips Stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines. The CDC recommends COVID-19 primary series vaccines for everyone ages 6 months and older, and COVID-19 boosters for everyone ages 5 years and older. What is the status of your COVID vaccine and vaccine boosters? Talk to your Community Health provider if you have questions about the […]
Physicals for School Sports By Bill Ackerman on August 16, 2022 in Community Health Tips Community health tips Physicals for School Sports Ask school what type of physical is required If your child had a recent well child exam, they may not need a new physical – ask your provider Obtain the official paperwork required by the organization Schedule an appointment with your primary care provider or pediatrician – don’t [...]
Are You at Risk for Prediabetes? By Kasia on June 9, 2022 in Community Health Tips Begin With Prevention. Next time you see your health care provider ask about prediabetes and preventive programs like…. Farmacy farm fresh produce, NatureRX prescriptions for wellness activities.
Community Health Tips By Kasia on April 29, 2022 in Community Health Tips Protect Yourself – Learn About Tickborne Diseases Have Safe, Happy Holidays - Know the Myths About Alcohol With These Community Health Tips Covid Vaccine Check Physicals for School Sports Are You at Risk for Prediabetes? Learn About Sepsis and UTI Free Annual Wellness Visits are available to Medicare patients that have been enrolled in Medicare [...]
Learn About Sepsis and UTI By Kasia on April 26, 2022 in Community Health Tips Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by the body’s response to an infection. Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are common infections that are mostly preventable If ignored or untreated, a UTI can lead to sepsis. Learn more about prevention and early sigs of a UTI at sepsis.org or speak with your Community Health provider
Free Annual Wellness Visits are available to Medicare patients that have been enrolled in Medicare Part B for at least 12 months. By Kasia on April 26, 2022 in Community Health Tips Free Annual Wellness Visits are available to Medicare patients that have been enrolled in Medicare Part B for at least 12 months.
