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In 2014, 29.1 million Americans were estimated to be living with diabetes. Of these, an estimated 8.1 million persons were unaware that they had the disease. The total estimated cost of diagnosed...
DATE: March 8, 2017 | COLUMN: Southwest health notes
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month. This month serves to increase our awareness of the importance of prostate health and to help men who are living with the disease have a better...
DATE: March 8, 2017 | COLUMN: Southwest health notes
In today’s managed care environment, the time you spend with your physician is your best opportunity to discuss your medical problem and concerns. To get the most quality time you deserve with your...
DATE: March 8, 2017 | COLUMN: Southwest health notes
Becoming healthy and fit – or even maintaining your current level of health and fitness – requires action. The path of least resistance tends to include habits like not exercising regularly,...
DATE: Oct. 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Southwest health notes
Colorectal cancer – cancer of the colon and rectum – is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Men and women are at almost equal risk of getting this potentially...
DATE: Oct. 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: Southwest health notes
More than 18 percent of adults in the U.S. still smoke, despite widely known health risks.Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. and accounts for one in every five...
DATE: Sept. 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Southwest health notes
Now that our community’s children are back in school, here are some tips to ensure that they stay healthy both in and out of the classroom throughout the year. First, two tips for everyone, whether...
DATE: Sept. 4, 2014 | COLUMN: Southwest health notes
Everyone experiences pain from time to time. Often it’s fleeting and goes away without any treatment at all within a few minutes (remember the last time you stubbed your toe?) or over the course of...
DATE: Aug. 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: Southwest health notes
Supplies have been out on store shelves for weeks, and before you know, it big yellow buses will be transporting students to and from school each day. It’s a busy time, and one non-negotiable item...
DATE: July 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Southwest health notes
There are many options from which to choose when it comes to medical care – primary care physicians, specialists, and nurse practitioners and physician assistants who work in conjunction with...
DATE: July 10, 2014 | COLUMN: Southwest health notes
Why is that some people ease into their older years with relative ease, while others struggle with a chronic illness or an annoying array of medical problems? According to Cortez internal medicine...
DATE: July 3, 2014 | COLUMN: Southwest health notes
Summer is upon us and the mosquitos are out in force. Not only are bites itchy and painful, they can also put you at risk for contracting the West Nile virus. Mosquitoes usually become infected...
DATE: June 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Southwest health notes
