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 […]
October is the month of pink. Families walk and race in pink. Athletes take the field in pink. And pink ribbons adorn cars and shirt collars. Breast Cancer Awareness Month unites people worldwide to promote breast cancer education, research and early screening. Because almost all of us know someone who has been impacted by this […]
Breast cancer touches families in our community every day. The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 260,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year alone. Pink in the Park is a free event created to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the Triad and support all the women, family members and […]
Too often, women spend so much time and energy protecting family members from getting sick that they forget to pay attention to their own health. Women’s bodies put them at risk for unique health problems, and even issues that can affect both men and women often impact women differently or more severely. It’s probably no […]
July is Sarcoma Awareness Month. According to the Sarcoma Foundation of America, sarcoma is often considered “the forgotten cancer” due to the public’s lack of understanding and awareness of the disease. At Greensboro Imaging, we want to help educate Triad residents about this rare form of cancer and promote advocacy in our community. What is […]
This month is Men’s Health Month which means it’s a perfect time to prioritize health and wellness choices that specifically apply to men. Consider getting recommended screenings and making sure your medical history is up-to-date. At Greensboro Imaging, we’re here to offer some tips to support all the men out there looking to make healthy […]
Imaging can be intimidating. It’s perfectly normal for patients to have questions and feelings of uncertainty. Which imaging test is right for me? What should I expect? What if they find something? At Greensboro Imaging, the care of our local Triad residents is our top priority, so we want to help alleviate your concerns as […]