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March 2, 2023

Colorectal Cancer Facts

Jane Garner

In 2023, an estimated 153,020 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the U.S., and an estimated 52,550 will die — making this disease the second-leading cause of cancer deaths.

Unlike most cancers, colorectal cancer is highly preventable with screening. With early detection, it’s highly treatable. Localized colorectal cancer (the earliest stage) has a 91% survival rate with treatment.

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March 2, 2023

Colorectal Cancer Facts

Jane Garner

In 2023, an estimated 153,020 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the U.S., and an estimated 52,550 will die — making this disease the second-leading cause of cancer deaths.

Unlike most cancers, colorectal cancer is highly preventable with screening. With early detection, it’s highly treatable. Localized colorectal cancer (the earliest stage) has a 91% survival rate with treatment.

December 16, 2022

Tips to Stay Healthy During Flu Season

Jane Garner

It is the winter season and with that comes the peak of flu season. The key to staying healthy is to maintain healthy habits, eating a balanced diet, getting exercise and enough rest. The best way to help reduce the risk of the seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year. With that though, there […]

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December 16, 2022

Tips to Stay Healthy During Flu Season

Jane Garner

It is the winter season and with that comes the peak of flu season. The key to staying healthy is to maintain healthy habits, eating a balanced diet, getting exercise and enough rest. The best way to help reduce the risk of the seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year. With that though, there […]

November 21, 2022

November is National Bladder Health Awareness Month

Jane Garner

Bladder cancer is a common cancer that begins in the cells of the bladder. There are three types of bladder cancer, which when diagnosed, helps the healthcare provider to know the most effective way to treat it.  The three types are: If you have noticed blood in your urine, have pain while urinating, and are […]

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November 21, 2022

November is National Bladder Health Awareness Month

Jane Garner

Bladder cancer is a common cancer that begins in the cells of the bladder. There are three types of bladder cancer, which when diagnosed, helps the healthcare provider to know the most effective way to treat it.  The three types are: If you have noticed blood in your urine, have pain while urinating, and are […]

November 21, 2022

November is American Diabetes Month

Jane Garner

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also known as blood sugar, is too high. When your blood glucose is too high, it can cause many health problems over time. It is estimated that approximately 10% of Americans have been diagnosed with the disease, which is about 34.2 million people. Of those […]

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November 21, 2022

November is American Diabetes Month

Jane Garner

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also known as blood sugar, is too high. When your blood glucose is too high, it can cause many health problems over time. It is estimated that approximately 10% of Americans have been diagnosed with the disease, which is about 34.2 million people. Of those […]

September 14, 2022

Prostate Cancer Awareness

Jane Garner

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month so an important time to educate. In the United States, approximately 11 percent of men are diagnosed with prostate cancer at some time in their lifetime. It is the second most common cancer among men. It is more common in older men, more likely to occur in men with […]

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September 14, 2022

Prostate Cancer Awareness

Jane Garner

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month so an important time to educate. In the United States, approximately 11 percent of men are diagnosed with prostate cancer at some time in their lifetime. It is the second most common cancer among men. It is more common in older men, more likely to occur in men with […]

July 26, 2022

Sun Safety Tips

Jane Garner

As we are right in the middle of summer, spending more time outside, it is important to stay protected from the sun, and the damage it can do. While it is important to protect yourself all year around, no matter the weather, summertime is when we are exposed the most. Sun exposure can cause sunburn, […]

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July 26, 2022

Sun Safety Tips

Jane Garner

As we are right in the middle of summer, spending more time outside, it is important to stay protected from the sun, and the damage it can do. While it is important to protect yourself all year around, no matter the weather, summertime is when we are exposed the most. Sun exposure can cause sunburn, […]

July 7, 2022

Common Summer Accidents and How to Prevent

Jane Garner

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July 7, 2022

Common Summer Accidents and How to Prevent

Jane Garner

June 21, 2022

National Men’s Health Month

Jane Garner

June is all about the men and it is National Men’s Health Month. This month is set to focus on encouraging you, and the men you know, to better your health, by eating right, exercising, and working to prevent disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, on average, men in the United States […]

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June 21, 2022

National Men’s Health Month

Jane Garner

June is all about the men and it is National Men’s Health Month. This month is set to focus on encouraging you, and the men you know, to better your health, by eating right, exercising, and working to prevent disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, on average, men in the United States […]