Memorial Day, observed in the United States on the last Monday of May, holds significant importance as a day of remembrance and reflection. It is a day to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the nation’s armed forces.  Memorial Day emerged after the Civil War to commemorate […]

Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a developmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. It is a lifelong condition that manifests differently in each individual, with a wide range of abilities and challenges. Autism affects people of all ages, races, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and it is estimated that 1 […]

International Men’s Health Week is celebrated annually as the week leading up to Father’s Day. The week is intended to bring awareness of preventable health problems for males of all ages through the encouragement of early detection and treatment of health difficulties. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 14.9% of men aged […]

March is Women’s History Month and National Nutrition Month which allows us to focus on the unique nutritional needs of women. Balancing the demands of work, family, school, and a pandemic are just a few of the obstacles women face in the struggle to maintain a healthy diet. However, with the right food choices, you […]

February is American Heart Month and heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the USA, but not everyone knows how to keep their heart-healthy. Luckily for us, the CDC has outlined 7 strategies to live a heart-healthy lifestyle.   #1 Learn Your Health History Certain health conditions, your lifestyle, and your […]

The start of a new year is a great time to reflect, refresh, and set some goals for yourself. Some people have the same goals every year while others like to change it up (sometimes drastically). Unfortunately, making the resolution is the easy part, the hard part is keeping it for the next 364+ days. […]

Maybe you get the flu shot every year or maybe you’re one of many who shy away from all things needle related. Regardless, if there’s a year to face your fears, this is it. There are many reasons to get an influenza (flu) shot, however, with COVID-19 still spreading, getting the flu vaccine in 2020-2021 […]

There are current reports in most states about acute severe lung illness that has been tied with e-cigarettes or vape pens. There is not a common product that has been reportedly used by the affected patients, although the main products reported are THC based liquids and Nicotine. The center for disease control continues to investigate […]

What is a sports physical? A sports physical is an examination to determine if a child/teen (or adult) is physically able to safely participate in a certain sport. Who needs a sports physical? For student athletes, most states require a completed sports physical before participating in any school-sanctioned sport. In addition, athletes playing in non-school […]

An x-ray is a common imaging test that has been used for decades and is one of the safest medical procedures available. It is a quick, painless test that produces images of the body’s internal structures. There is no special preparation needed for a regular diagnostic x-ray. An x-ray technician will give instructions on how […]