by Horizon Family Medical Group | Feb 22, 2017 | 2017 February
Nearly 800,000 people experience a stroke each year in the U.S. That’s about one stroke every 40 seconds. (1) Not everyone dies from a stroke, but the physical damage caused by a stroke can be devastating. What are the signs and symptoms of stroke? Knowing the warning...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Feb 22, 2017 | 2017 February
Did you know that your body actually needs cholesterol? Cholesterol is used to “make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help you digest foods.” (1) The body is amazing. It makes all the cholesterol you actually need. But some of the foods we eat also contain...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Jan 20, 2017 | 2017 January
Did you know that January is national Cervical Health Awareness Month? This month, across the country, the National Cervical Cancer Coalition is raising awareness of cervical cancer and the HPV vaccine that can prevent it. About 13,000 women are diagnosed with...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Jan 20, 2017 | 2017 January
January is also Glaucoma Awareness Month. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), about 3 million people in the U.S. have glaucoma, and half of those don’t know it. (1) Glaucoma is a type of eye disease that, over time, causes damage to your optic...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Jan 20, 2017 | 2017 January
January is the perfect time to get your annual wellness visit and be proactive with your healthcare. It’s also a great time to discuss your preventative care plan with your physician for the upcoming year, to ensure you’re both on the same page, and to get...
