Finding out that a friend, family member, neighbor or colleague has been diagnosed with a serious illness like breast cancer raises tough questions. What should you say? What do they need? How can you help? Would they want you to help? It’s normal to feel unsure about how to react or respond. Likely, the person […]
Every year, our community gathers together to celebrate breast cancer survivors, honor strong fighters and remember the lives that have been lost. Pink in the Park is a free breast cancer awareness event for Triad families. The intent of the event is not one of fundraising, but rather to provide resources and support for those […]
Feeling tired or bloated aren’t reasons that most people would rush to a doctor. But they are common ovarian cancer symptoms. The difficulty with ovarian cancer is that it often begins quietly and goes undiagnosed until it has spread to other organs. According to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, only about 20% of all cases […]
During National Youth Sports Week, we celebrate the healthy influence that youth sports organizations have on children and their families. We also recognize that sports and other physical activities can result in injuries that need to be addressed with the child’s age and size in mind. All parents should be aware of the medical imaging […]
Almost 30% of men say they “wait as long as possible” to seek medical care when they’re ill or in pain.1 Too many dismiss the need for physicals and preventive screenings and may put their own health in jeopardy in the process. Thankfully, attitudes are changing and men are becoming more proactive with their own […]
Physical activity is good for your health. It helps control weight, boost energy levels and reduce the chance of health conditions like cardiovascular disease and even breast cancer. Here in the Piedmont Triad, our central location and mild climate encourage outdoor activity almost year-round. Check out these local suggestions to get outside and stay healthy: […]
Science is making it easier for us to take preventive measures in managing our health. But that means we have to be proactive in scheduling preventive screenings when we feel perfectly healthy with no known symptoms. This is especially true when it comes to colon cancer. When caught at an early stage, colon cancer is […]
The average American adult’s heart is seven years older than it should be.1 Years of unhealthy lifestyle choices can age hearts prematurely and leave them vulnerable to serious heart conditions. American Heart Month is the perfect time to begin implementing small changes to your everyday routine to reduce your chance of heart disease and keep […]
Too many women don’t talk about cervical cancer. They don’t know that it used to be one of the highest causes of cancer deaths among American women. Or that just by following some basic recommendations, they can drastically reduce their risk of getting it. In honor of Cervical Health Awareness Month, we want to educate […]
How long has it been since you saw your family doctor? When was your last mammogram? Too often, basic preventive health measures are delayed for “more important” things. But according to the CDC, if everyone in the U.S. received the recommended clinical preventive care, more than 100,000 lives could be saved each year. Consider the […]
