The week of May 5 is Safe Kids Week, a time dedicated to increase awareness of how to protect children from preventable injuries.
Category: Health & Wellness
Make Your Kidney Health a Priority
March is National Kidney Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of maintaining or managing your kidney’s health.
National Eating Disorders Week: February 23 – March 1
This week is National Eating Disorders Week, a time to raise awareness of these conditions and their impact on people’s health, emotions and ability to lead fulfilling lives.
Prevention as a Primary Focus
Making an appointment to see a primary care provider should not be something you do only when you feel sick.
Finding and Sharing Joy
Jump for joy! Joy to the world! Enjoy. The word “joy” surrounds us, yet many struggle to find it. The daily grind and life’s burdens try to steal our joy, and noses buried in cell phones rob us of countless opportunities to bring joy to those passing by.
Cooking Up Success in the Kitchen
When Barb Walsh was growing up, she learned how to cook and bake from scratch from her mother and grandmother. But as her career progressed as a dietitian, she realized that not everyone had that experience.
Mark Your Calendar for the Total Health Expo: October 27, 2018
Join us at the end of October for our 9th annual Total Health Expo!
This fun-filled afternoon of health and wellness takes place Saturday, October 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Carroll Hospital’s East Pavilion, located at 291 Stoner Avenue.
Depression After Surgery
Often, when patients are told they require surgery, they prepare by considering what needs to happen for their physical needs and recovery. They plan who will help them, they take time off from work, and they determine insurance coverage, household matters and physical needs of recovery. Most do not consider the impact the surgery could have on their mental health.
Get Your Flu Shot After October 1
The flu is a contagious illness caused by flu viruses that infect the nose, throat and lungs. EVERYONE is at risk for getting the flu! The best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccine each year. The flu season can last into the spring, so getting your flu shot after October 1 gives you the best protection for the whole season.
