by Horizon Family Medical Group | Sep 14, 2016 | 2016 September
Did you know that about 800,000 people experience a stroke every year in the US? A stroke occurs when the blood to the brain is blocked (transient ischemic attack) or when a blood vessel in or near the brain ruptures (hemorrhagic stroke). When a stroke occurs, your...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Aug 23, 2016 | 2016 August
As our kids head back to school, we at Horizon Family Medical Group want to remind you to drive safely. Here are a few tips to ensure our kids are safe getting to and from school. DRIVING Don’t pass school buses that are stopped picking up or dropping off kids. You...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Aug 23, 2016 | 2016 August
With a few more BBQs left in the summer season, we at Horizon Family Medical Group encourage you to choose healthy options. You have a variety of ways to still plan and serve delicious backyard fare, while focusing on flavorful, low-fat options. Here are a few...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Aug 23, 2016 | 2016 August
Asthma is a condition where your airway becomes restricted due to inflammation in your lungs, making it harder to breathe. If you don’t have asthma yourself, you probably know someone who does. According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 11...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Jul 12, 2016 | 2016 July
If you have arthritis, you’re not alone. An estimated 53 million adults and 300,000 children in the US have some kind of arthritis. According to the Arthritis Foundation, “In New York State alone, there are more than 3.6 million people, including 18,400 children,...
