by ggranda | Jan 1, 2021 | Blog
BEING APART DURING THE HOLIDAYS Spend Time with Those in Your Household Hard choices to be apart this year may mean that you can spend many more years with your loved ones. Do what is best for your health and the health of your loved ones. This year spend time with...
by ggranda | Jan 1, 2021 | Blog
CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Thousands of women die from cervical cancer each year, but the disease is virtually always preventable with vaccination and appropriate screening (HPV vaccination & PAP tests). Among women who had been vaccinated, the percentage of...
by ggranda | Dec 30, 2020 | Blog
MENTAL HEALTH AND THE HOLIDAYS The holiday season is just around the corner and while many look forward to festivities with friends and family, others can experience an increase in stress, anxiety and depression. With COVID-19 on the rise, planning ahead and being...
by ggranda | Dec 29, 2020 | Blog
GETTING AHEAD: HEART HEALTH FOR THE HOLIDAYS Because statistics show the months of December and January are the most stressful of all, and more heart attacks occur during this time, here are a few simple ways to ease into the holidays. Breathe. Take deep breaths, in...
by ggranda | Dec 22, 2020 | Blog
MONITOR YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE REGULARLY Measure your blood pressure regularly to help your health care team diagnose any health concerns early. You and your health care team can take steps to control your blood pressure if it is too high. Talk with your health care team...
by ggranda | Dec 19, 2020 | Blog
HOW TO HAVE A MEMORABLE THANKSGIVING APART DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC For a lot of families Thanksgiving is a delicious holiday filled with family meals and treasured traditions. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic – instead of focusing on how this year will look...