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Why should one go to a doctor for a routine exam when they do not feel sick at all? One might think, “Why fix something if it’s not broken?” Preventive health care includes screenings, routine examinations, and immunization to pre...
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This a Public Notice for the posting of the Midland County Draft HMAP. To view the action plan visit - News Flash • Midland County Draft HMAP You can submit any comments or feedback to firemarshal@mcounty.com . The dea...
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Being out in the community quite a bit, I have heard every reason/excuse why women do not get regular breast screenings. One of the ones that is heard the most is “I don’t need to worry; I have no family history”. First of ...
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The CDC is reporting cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) again this year. As of September 29, 2025, there have been 1,137 cases reported within the US, with 742 being neuroinvasive, and fourty-two states are reporting confirmed cases. ...
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We have all heard of and probably know someone considered a survivor. Someone who has been diagnosed with cancer of some form and has survived it…thus the term survivor. But how many of us have heard of a previvor? And what exactl...
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5 Everyday Habits That Keep Your Heart Healthy Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but the encouraging news is that much of the risk can be reduced. The choices you make every day—what you eat, how ...
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With the start of high school and college football on our doorstep, an important consideration for athletes are head injuries. Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a blow to the head or body that...
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In the midst of fast-paced life and the scarcity of primary care doctors, most individuals choose to skip a primary care provider (PCP). A common question: “Why do I need a PCP if I can just go to urgent care?” This is a reas...
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When most people think of malnutrition, they often picture poverty-stricken regions in developing countries. However, malnutrition is a serious and often overlooked public health issue right here in the United States — including M...
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Diabetes, mainly referring to the more common form — type 2 diabetes — is a condition in which your body is unable to properly regulate the glucose levels in your bloodstream. Those high levels of glucose can damage the nerves in ...