by Horizon Family Medical Group | Jul 9, 2018 | Volume 3, Issue 6
Heatstroke can quickly turn a fun summer day into a medical emergency. Each year, hundreds of people die from heat-related causes. [1] Knowing the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke can help you keep your loved ones from potentially dire health...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Jul 9, 2018 | Volume 3, Issue 6
Summer is in full swing. As the temperature rises, so too does the air conditioning bill. But with some smart window covering management, you can save on energy costs and cool your home. According to Energy.gov, “about 30% of a home’s heating energy is lost...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Jul 9, 2018 | Volume 3, Issue 6
Insect bites or stings during the summer months are often an inevitable side effect of spending time outdoors. Here at Horizon Family Medical Group, we wanted to share a few quick treatment ideas for those inevitable bug bites and stings this summer. Before we get...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | May 28, 2018 | Volume 3, Issue 5
Summer is finally here. For many of us, fireworks are as much a part of summer as BBQs and days at the pool. Unfortunately, every year, thousands of people see their fun summer evening turn dangerous because of the improper or unsafe use of fireworks. According to the...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | May 28, 2018 | Volume 3, Issue 5
Did you know that June is Cataract Awareness Month? More than 24 million people are living with cataracts in the US alone. That’s more than the entire populations of New York and Connecticut, combined. [1,2] Left untreated, cataracts can cause blindness—it’s the...
