Five Ways to Become a More Engaged Patient
December 19, 2016
Mountain Pacific
I’ll be the first to admit that I ask a ton of questions when I see my health care provider: “Why is that? What is the cause? How should it look? Should I be concerned?”
And as soon as I walk out of my provider’s office all of that medical speak went in one ear and […]
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Wash Your Hands
December 12, 2016
Mountain Pacific
Hands down (preferably under running water and with soap), one of the most important things you can do to protect your health and that of those around you is to wash your hands.
Why is hand washing so important? Germs are everywhere and on just about everything. They can be transferred to your body by touching […]
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National Influenza Vaccination Week
December 5, 2016
Mountain Pacific
Flu is like a secret. It is best kept to yourself.
The flu, also known as influenza, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. These viruses change yearly, so it is important to get a flu shot every year.
Did you know that more than 100,000 people are hospitalized every year because of the flu?
80% […]
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