Let’s talk about sugar! We all like sweet things. Cookies, milkshakes, pies, sweet tea, sweetened coffee, the list is endless! Let’s explore our sugar habit just a little. Some interesting facts about sugar consumption in the US. What happens to all that extra sugar?? Per the American Heart Association, “It all comes down to how […]
Winter Safety: A Guide from Mt. Grant General Hospital Winter can be a beautiful season, but it also presents unique safety challenges. By taking proactive steps, you can help ensure a safe and healthy winter for you and your family. Here's what you need to know about vehicle and household preparedness, as well as preventing […]
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Let’s talk about Carbon Monoxide. This information is directly from CDC. Please go to Centers for Disease Control for more information. https://www.cdc.gov/carbon-monoxide/about/index.html Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that kills without warning. It claims the lives of hundreds of people every year and makes thousands more ill. Many household items including gas- and […]
This information is taken directly from the CDC website: Click here - For more information. Signs and symptoms: A person usually develops symptoms 12 to 48 hours after being exposed to norovirus. Symptoms include: Diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, fever, headache, and body aches. Dehydration: If you have norovirus illness, you can feel extremely ill, and […]
Taken directly from my favorite information site, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). All credit to the authors and the publication. Influenza (flu) is a potentially serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and flu can affect people differently, but during typical flu seasons, millions of […]
Warm weather is already being felt around the state. In Nevada, it doesn’t take long for the weather to become hot! There are several ways to make your days and nights more comfortable while indoors. Swamp coolers are pretty effective in dry climates, air is pulled through wet pads and cooled, the cooled air is […]
The American Stroke Association wants everyone to know that May is American Stroke Month. Let’s talk about strokes! Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is the Number 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. A stroke occurs when a […]
Hello everyone, Some old diseases are making their way back into mainstream America and can have devastating results. Many diseases are considered eradicated after many years of intense vaccine therapy and education. Heard of any Smallpox in your neighborhood lately? No, and you won’t. How about Polio? We all have a much older relative who […]
As you may have noticed, Covid-19 is back. Many people in our community have already had it and it’s not fun. We all have to do our part to keep our vulnerable friends, family members, co-workers, and immunocompromised people safe (chemo patients, bone marrow transplant patients, diabetics, etc.). Symptoms are, but not confined to: Headache, […]
Hello everyone. The subject of smoking cigarettes is near and dear to my heart. Smoking is now called “Tobacco Use Disorder”, and it is very addictive. Quitting smoking is hard but it can be done. Your provider has many tools in their toolbox to help. Our friends at the CDC have lots of resources. The […]
