by Horizon Family Medical Group | Jun 26, 2017 | 2017 June
In our May newsletter, we covered Skin Cancer Awareness month. In that article, we talked about sun safety and the importance of using a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen to prevent sun damage to your skin. But what exactly are UVA and UVB, and how does it damage my...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Jun 26, 2017 | 2017 June
Did you know that as a Medicare beneficiary, you’re entitled to an annual wellness visit once a year at no charge? The wellness visit is a perfect time to sit down with your doctor here at Horizon Family Medical Group and discuss your plan for preventative health care...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | May 21, 2017 | 2017 May
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, occurs when the force of the blood pumping through your body is too strong. When this happens, the pressure pushes against the walls of your arteries and causes damage. This damage can eventually lead to heart disease. Because...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | May 21, 2017 | 2017 May
Did you know that May is mental health awareness month? Nearly 20% of Americans experience mental illness each year. [1] That’s more than 43 million people. If you’re not one of those who struggles with mental illness, chances are, you know and love someone who does....
by Horizon Family Medical Group | May 21, 2017 | 2017 May
Did you know that May is also skin cancer awareness month? In the United States, 9500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. In fact, 20% of people (1 in 5) will develop skin cancer at some point in their lifetime. Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin...
