Having an advance directive can be extremely beneficial, as it allows you to specify your wishes while easing the decision-making burden on your loved ones. Advance directives can provide clear guidance to health care providers, reduce the likelihood of a dispute with and among family members and ensure you avoid unwanted procedures. It is a …
Do you know which disease poses the biggest threat to women’s health? Here’s a hint: It’s not breast cancer, which claims one out of every 31 American women each year. (In fact, the disease we’re talking about is more dangerous than all forms of cancer combined.) Nor is it stroke, which ends fewer than 6 …
Think of preventive health care as an investment. Put in the time now, and it’ll pay dividends later in a longer lifespan, better quality of life and less retirement savings spent on medical expenses. Research shows preventive health screenings and primary care consultations significantly extend our life expectancy, especially among 30- to 49-year-olds. Routine cardiovascular …
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Join us again on Wednesday, October 7. Paul Mukai, PT Director will be talking with us about ‘What to expect at your first physical therapy appointment.’ Hosted by Jacqueline Abbott, DrPH, RD, LD and Lisa Gunderson, CMA Patient Care Coordinator.
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