The best way to prevent heart disease is to understand your risk factors. For this reason, it is so important to schedule an annual wellness exam with your primary care provider and have these three screenings performed. High Blood PressureAlso known as hypertension, high blood pressure occurs when the force of the blood pushing against …
More than 80 million Americans have some form of cardiovascular disease, a group of diseases that affects the heart and blood vessels. Sometimes called heart disease, cardiovascular disease can take many forms. Here are four of most common types. Coronary Artery DiseaseThis common form of cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in America. …
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a stroke. That’s almost 800,000 people a year, and of these, almost 140,000 die. Stroke is also a leading cause of serious long-term disability. For example, half of stroke survivors age 65 and older suffer reduced mobility. Yet having a stroke is not limited to the …
When Every Second Counts, We’re Your First Choice During a heart attack, time is muscle. Fast treatment can prevent further heart damage and even save your life. During a stroke, time is brain. The quicker you recognize the symptoms of a stroke and seek medical care, the better the chances of preventing long-term disability or …
All The Ways We Care Our approach to treating cancer combines hi-tech diagnostic equipment and treatment with the compassionate care that only a hometown hospital can deliver. The Power of Close to Home There are many benefits to staying close to home for your cancer care. Local care eliminates the stress and expense of …
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The Big C When John Wayne was diagnosed with lung cancer in 1964, the Hollywood star called the disease Big C. “Sure, I licked the Big C,” Wayne said during a press conference. With those words, The Duke helped the public became more aware and gain some control over this terrible disease. We’ve come a …
Life expectancy for women has increased from 78 to 81 years over a recent 30-year period. During that same period, the number of women 50 and older who reported receiving a mammogram has increased from 27 to 72 percent. The number of adult women who smoke has dramatically dropped from 28 to 16 percent. Breast …
At Hometown Hospital Our Comprehensive Health Services Provide a Lifetime of Care for Women Women take care of many people during their lifetimes: parents, spouses, sons, daughters, grandchildren and others. But all too often, because women are so busy caring for others, they often neglect to take care of themselves. At Hometown Hospital, we encourage every woman …
An annual well woman exam, separate from any other visit for sickness or injury, is an important way to stay informed and promote a pattern of preventive care and long-term health. These visits may include immunizations, important diagnostic and health screenings, and education and counseling to make informed health decisions. Talk openly with your provider, …
With the exception of skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among American women. Some of the most common risk factors for breast cancer include: Getting Older: Most breast cancers are found in women age 55 and older. Family History: Having a first-degree relative (mother, sister, daughter) with breast cancer almost …
