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Schedule a visit with your healthcare provider so you can benefit from the screening tests you need to stay health. WHEN YOU’RE FEELING well, visiting your provider isn’t top of mind. But checking in with him or her once a year allows you to take advantage of important—often free—health screenings that can help you identify […]
Spending too much time in the sun unprotected can cause your skin to age well beyond its years—and quickly. PREVENTION IS THE best way to safeguard your skin against sunburns, premature aging, and skin cancer. This summer, keep these tips in mind: 1. Apply sunscreen early and often. Your skin needs about 15 minutes to […]
Let the sun shine on! We are gearing up for trips to the mountains and the lake this summer. Before you head out on your next outdoor adventure, make sure you have everything you need to keep your eyes protected from all the sun you’re going to be playing in. If you’re not sure the […]
We pride ourselves on being the best in the business. We care about our community, our earth at large, and–to bring it close to home–our health. After all, there’s a reason the saying, “Health is Wealth” got so popular. Without our health, we wouldn’t be able to enjoy the little things that give life meaning. […]
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Although there are many forms of treatment, prevention is the best alternative. “WE CAN CERTAINLY treat many heart problems, but it’s always better to avoid the problem to start with,” says Yenhui Huang, M.D., cardiologist at Summit […]
If you’re new to parenting, you might have a few questions. IT CAN BE hard to decipher your baby’s cries, and that can cause you to doubt your abilities as a parent. In an effort to keep parents from feeling too demoralized by the day-to-day difficulties of parenting, DeAnn Davies, M.S., CLC, C-IPMH, Director of […]
While it may have been awhile since you worked on your ABCs, living in sunny Northeastern Arizona it’s never too late to work on these letters and a couple more — they may save your life. A, B, C, D, and E. Those five letters are an easy way to remember five steps in identifying […]
Strokes are the third leading cause of death in the United States, and the number one cause of people living with long-term, serious disability. May is National American Stroke Month, and we want to share some key information about the condition. Statistics About Strokes Almost 800,000 people experience strokes each year, and almost 150,000 people […]
Awareness and early detection are the keys to staying ahead of dangerous diseases that impact women. MAYBE YOU SPENT all day at the office, meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations. Or perhaps your focus has been on attending to responsibilities at home: cleaning, cooking, and taking care of kids. When life gets busy, making an appointment […]
