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    Have diabetes? Then you need to check your blood p...

    Feb 21, 2019
    High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can happen to anyone. However, it is twice as likely to strike a person with diabetes as a person without. Continue Reading

  • HEART HEALTH

    What causes high blood pressure?

    Feb 19, 2019
    There are many contributing factors to high blood pressure, also called hypertension. Primary Care Physician Dr. Russell Pacquette explains the good and bad about high blood pressure. Continue Reading

  • NUTRITION

    Is chocolate healthy for you?

    Feb 14, 2019
    When we think of Valentine’s Day, we often think of love, romance, and of course, chocolate. But what if you love chocolate – any day of the year – and still want to live a healthy lifestyle? The answ... Continue Reading

  • ORTHOPEDICS

    Ways you can prevent lower body injuries

    Feb 12, 2019
    Injuries to our hips, knees or ankles can happen to anyone. This is especially true for athletes, runners and the elderly. Certain exercises can help prevent lower body injuries. Continue Reading

  • HEART HEALTH

    Heart Health Awareness: A look at the different ty...

    Feb 7, 2019
    Did you know there are different types of heart attacks? By determining what type of heart attack a patient is experiencing, healthcare provides can offer the best course of treatment to try to limit ... Continue Reading

  • MISCELLANEOUS

    What is sepsis?

    Jan 31, 2019
    We know a heart attack and stroke are serious medical emergencies. Although it may not be talked about as much, sepsis is another medical emergency that should be taken seriously. Continue Reading

  • MISCELLANEOUS

    Are you seeing a healthcare provider annually?

    Jan 29, 2019
    Most people will admit they do not like going to the doctor. Whatever your hesitation may be, visiting a healthcare provider once a year, along with a balanced diet and exercise, can have a positive i... Continue Reading

  • CANCER

    What is radiation therapy?

    Jan 17, 2019
    Radiation has been used to treat patients for more than 100 years. Many advances have been made to ensure radiation therapy is safe and effective to treat cancer patients, as well as other pain manage... Continue Reading

  • NUTRITION

    Seven fruits to add to your diet

    Jan 15, 2019
    Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? It’s an old adage that literally has been studied by medical researchers. While findings have produced different results, it is a fact that apples cont... Continue Reading

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