by Horizon Family Medical Group | Jun 16, 2021 | Volume 6, Issue 1
Are your allergies worse than ever this year? Are you experiencing seasonal allergies for the first time? You’re not alone. Many people are reporting worse allergies this year than in previous years and some are even reporting experiencing allergy symptoms for the...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Jun 16, 2021 | Volume 6, Issue 1
The forced slowdown brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has given many of us a new perspective on wellness and what that means to each of us. A forced break from many of our normal activities and hectic work schedules helped us see a more balanced lifestyle and the...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Jun 16, 2021 | Volume 6, Issue 1
Someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds, and every four minutes, someone dies from a stroke. That means every year nearly 800,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke. In fact, stroke is the leading cause of serious long-term disability. Those numbers...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Aug 3, 2020 | Volume 5, Issue 4
If you’ve watched the news in the last four months, you know most of it is dominated by news about COVID-19. From death rates to case numbers to long-term side effects, there is no shortage of news about how deadly the virus can be. But what about other causes of...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Aug 3, 2020 | Volume 5, Issue 4
Definitely not. While some issues can be easily discussed or treated over a video chat, medical care is best rendered in person. Telemedicine visits have skyrocketed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March with many doctors opting to move all visits that...