Improving life, health and safety is what public health does. For National Public Health Week, Shawn Hinz, the Vice President of Public Health Services, describes how public health touches everyone’s daily life.
If we pay attention to our body, we may notice some signals that we have too much on our plate and it is time to slow down and take care of ourselves.
Look for bigger and bolder type on new food labels showing calories and serving size. It’s one of the most noticeable changes on the new labels, which will be required by 2020. Some manufacturers have already
Measles is more than just a rash. About one in four people in the United States who get measles will be hospitalized. One or two of 1,000 people with measles will die, even with the best
Keeping a watchful eye on your blood pressure pays off in health benefits, as this column by Dr. Samuel Ward points out.
The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends colorectal screening for individuals between the ages of 50 and 75.
Dr. Josephine Verlanic, DMD, Director of RiverStone Health Dental Clinic, writes about how to prevent cavities and promote good oral health in children.
These tips on recognizing signs of a heart attack or stroke might save your life or the life of someone you love.
Smokeless certainly doesn’t mean harmless as this column by one of our Tobacco Prevention Specialists points out.
