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...
The Basics: Overview Many men need to pay more attention to their health. Compared to women, men are more likely to: Smoke Drink too much alcohol Make unhealthy or risky choices Put off regular checkups and medical care The good news is that you can start taking steps to improve your health today!...
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men in the United States and is more common in older men than younger men. While this article focuses specifically on prostate cancer screenings and questions you should ask your doctor, you can read more information about prostate cancer in our...
The Basics: Overview Everyone age 6 months and older needs to get a flu vaccine every year. Seasonal flu vaccines are the best way to protect yourself and others from the flu. If you are interested in learning more about how a vaccine works, check out our article on vaccination. For many people,...
The Basics: Overview Older adults need to get vaccines (shots) to prevent serious diseases. Protect your health by getting all your vaccines on schedule. If you’re age 50 or older: Get vaccines to prevent shingles. Shingles causes a painful rash that can last for months. Learn about shingles...
The Basics: Overview Vaccines (also called shots or immunizations) help protect children from serious diseases. Getting your child vaccinated also protects other people in your community who may not be able to get vaccines. If you are interested in understanding more about how a vaccine works,...
The Basics: Overview Adults need to get vaccines (shots) just like kids do. Make sure you’re up to date on your vaccines. Get a flu vaccine every year. The seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and others from the flu. Learn more about the flu vaccine. Get the Tdap vaccine...