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11/20/2024

It’s Diabetes Awareness Month!

November is Diabetes awareness month!

We take this time to bring attention to diabetes, a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. In Type 1, the body does not produce insulin. This type is usually found in children and young adults. In Type 2, your body does not use insulin properly. This type is the most common form of diabetes.

This year’s focus is on taking action to prevent diabetes health problems. It affects about 37 million Americans, including adults and youth. Diabetes can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart, and it is linked to some types of cancer.

Research shows that managing your diabetes as soon as possible after diagnosis may help prevent diabetes health problems. You can start by managing your diabetes ABCs.

- A is for the A1C test that healthcare professionals use to measure your average blood glucose levels. Some people with diabetes also use devices to track their blood glucose throughout the day and night.
- B is for blood pressure.
- C is for cholesterol.

Several other steps you can take to manage diabetes are to plan healthy meals, being physically active, getting enough sleep, not smoking, taking your medicines on time, reaching or maintaining a healthy weight, taking care of your mental health and working with your healthcare team. By taking charge of your diabetes health now, you may have more healthy moments tomorrow. 💉

11/20/2024

Congratulations on your 5 years, Morgan 🤩

Our lone November anniversary is: Morgan

Morgan does quality assurance and is also in charge of sending orders and billing flu vaccines. We’re so excited to celebrate YOU on your 4 years! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

We want to give you some serious recognition and say THANK YOU for all you do!

11/11/2024

COPD Awareness Month 🫁

November is COPD awareness month!

COPD is a chronic lung disease that makes it difficult for people to breathe. Air becomes trapped inside the lungs due to excess mucus, scarring and narrowing of the air passages. Approximately 16 million Americans are diagnosed with COPD, but the Centers for Disease Control estimates millions more have COPD without knowing it.

The best way to prevent COPD is to never start smoking, and if you smoke, quit. Talk with your doctor about programs and products that can help you quit. Here are other ways to help you prevent COPD: avoid close contact with people who have respiratory infections, have a blood test to determine levels of Alpha-1-Antitrypsin (if someone in your family developed COPD and never smoked), and try to avoid or limit environmental exposures such as secondhand smoke, dust and fumes.

It's important to talk to a health care provider as soon as you experience symptoms including increased shortness of breath, frequent coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and unusual tiredness. Early diagnosis is critical to help reduce your lung damage and to help with your quality of life as you manage COPD. Treatments include inhaled medications called bronchodilators, pulmonary rehabilitation that can include exercise and oxygen therapy.

You are born with only one set of lungs. From development to adulthood, keeping lungs healthy is an integral part of future health and well-being! 🫁

11/11/2024

Epilepsy Awareness Month 💜

10/18/2024

Congrats on your 9 years, Kristen! We appreciate all that you do! ⭐️

Our last October anniversary is: Kristen, RN

We’re so excited to celebrate YOU on your 8 years! Kristen is our southern Indiana nurse but also helps us out three days a week up north. We have no idea what we’d do without her! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

We want to give you some serious recognition and say THANK YOU for all you do! Our patients are so lucky to have you as their nurse! 🤩

10/18/2024

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 💞

Today, October 18th, is National Mammography Day! Prioritizing your breast health takes more than good intentions. It takes action!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 💗

It is a time annually devoted to educating everyone about breast cancer and the importance of early detection. It’s necessary to understand the warning signs of breast cancer, your risk of breast cancer and what’s normal for you so you can take action if there are any changes in your breasts or underarm areas.

Did you know that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime? That’s one person every 2 minutes in the U.S. In 2022, it was estimated that nearly 44,000 people in the U.S. would die from breast cancer. It’s important to have a mammogram every year starting at the age 40. You should also be doing monthly breast self-exams. If something doesn’t look or feel right it’s important to talk to your health provider. Finding it early and treating it early may save your life.

Today, October 20th, is one of the most important days of the year. It’s National Mammography Day! Prioritizing your breast health takes more than good intentions. It takes action! Today, pledge to prioritize your health by knowing your risks, knowing your normal, getting screened, making healthy lifestyle choices and taking action!