Cervical cancer screening isn’t as scary as it may seem. Lily Taylor, a content creator who was diagnosed with cervical cancer at the age of 27, received an abnormal pap test at age 21. Lily, in understanding the importance of getting your routine pap smear, takes us with her to her...
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, so today we are discussing cervical cancer screenings and their immense benefit. You might be thinking, what is a screening, and how can it help? The goal of a screening is to detect cancer early, so that it can be taken care of early. The...
Happy New Year! We are here with a new episode of Community Health Corner! Every month, we discuss new topics full of tips and tricks to help all of us live healthier lives. January is cervical cancer awareness month, so we have asked Dr. Bob to speak on cervical cancer prevention. He...
Earlier this month, we discussed family health history, covering what it means, why it is important for you, and how you should collect it. We touched on the fact that you should bring this information with you to visit your doctor during your wellness visits, as this information is extremely...
Understanding your family health history is a vital part to understanding what health complications you may develop in your lifetime. What is family health history? Family health history is a record of the diseases and health conditions that have affected your close blood relatives. Genes, which...
Happy Wednesday everyone! Welcome back to Community Health Corner. I’m Shelby, and I am Ursula! It’s December! Can you believe we have reached the end of 2022? This year has flown by, and I cannot believe it. It is crazy how quickly this year has passed by us, but it’s not...
More people in the United States die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer. Most people who develop lung cancer (more than 8 in 10) get it from smoking. If you currently smoke, the best way to lower your risk of developing lung cancer is to quit. If you are interested in reading...
Welcome back to this season of Community Health Corner! November is lung cancer awareness month, so we will be presenting information on lung cancer screenings, as well as tobacco cessation. Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, but did you know that smoking increases your risk of...
October is breast cancer awareness month, so this month we will be posting many resources on the topic. Today’s post is all about understanding your genetic predisposition for breast and ovarian cancer. Genetic testing is available for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, which can assist...
A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breast to check for breast cancer. Mammograms can help find breast cancer early, before it spreads to other parts of the body — and when it may be easier to treat. Mammograms are a form of cancer prevention and should be completed routinely. Together, you and...
Welcome to the new season of Community Health Corner! This month we focus on the dairy food group, suggest a few simple healthy dairy switches, and demonstrate a healthy white sauce recipe that can be used to lighten up many of your favorite dishes. We share some cost saving tips on when to buy...
The Basics: Overview Screenings are medical tests that doctors use to check for diseases and health conditions before there are any signs or symptoms. Screenings help find problems early on, when they may be easier to treat. Getting recommended screenings is one of the most important things you...