Men’s Health Week is June 12-18, 2023. The goal of men’s health week is to increase the awareness of preventable health problems, urge men and boys to take charge of their overall health by implementing healthy living decisions and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. According to U.S Department of […]
Did you know? 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. Having 5 or more sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma. An estimated 3.6 million cases of Basal Cell Carcinoma are diagnosed in the U.S each year. More people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S than
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month Read More »
High blood pressure or Hypertension is when your blood pressure, the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels, is consistently too high. When left untreated, the damage that high blood pressure does to your circulatory system is a significant contributing factor for heart attack, stroke, heart failure, kidney disease, vision
May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month Read More »
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), keeping your brain healthy can help lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias which affect memory, thinking and the ability to perform daily activities. Check out these tips for boosting brain wellness: Stay mentally active. Activities like reading, putting together puzzles, and playing card or
Tips for a Healthy Brain Read More »
CoxHealth recently announced plans to build a new “super clinic” in Branson just west of the Branson RecPlex. The clinic will include primary care, urgent care, occupational medicine and specialty care, and will also offer radiology and laboratory services. This exciting expansion is expected to boost access and availability of healthcare services in the community
Plans for New Branson Clinic Read More »
Americans can now apply to receive discounted internet service with the Affordable Connectivity Program. This government assistance program was created last year to help eligible low-income households afford access to the internet. Some households may also qualify to receive a one-time discount on the purchase of a device such as a computer, laptop or tablet
Get Internet with the Affordable Connectivity Program Read More »
What it is: A wellness visit is more than an average visit with your doctor – it is a personalized check-in that is focused on your overall health. This is the time to touch base with your doctor on any concerns you have, changes in your health, any current medical conditions you may have or
Your Annual Wellness Visit Read More »
How is your vision health? Only a comprehensive dilated eye exam with an eye care professional can reveal how healthy your eyes are. Adults ages 40 and over are at higher risk for developing eye disease, such as glaucoma, diabetic eye disease and age-related macular degeneration. These diseases may not show any signs or symptoms
Eye Exams for Vision Health Read More »
The start of a new year can be a good time to check your medicine cabinet and safely dispose of old or unused prescription medications. The best way to dispose of most unused or expired medicines (including controlled substances and opioids) is to drop off the medication at a drug take-back site, location, or program. You
Safe Disposal of Prescription Medication Read More »
Foodborne illness, or food poisoning, is estimated to make 1 in 6 Americans sick each year. Handling food safely can help prevent the growth of dangerous bacteria that causes foodborne illness. The FDA has outlined the following steps to help ensure better food safety: Clean – Wash your hands and food prep surfaces thoroughly before
