Did you know? Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States, affecting men and women alike. In honor of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, take this quiz to test your colorectal cancer knowledge, and talk to your healthcare provider about your questions and concerns about colorectal cancer.
Category: Health & Wellness
All About Colorectal Cancer
Did you know? March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Excluding skin cancer, colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of death from cancer in the United States.
Spotlight on Carroll County Behavioral Health Provider Hotline from Access Carroll
Access Carroll is enhancing its effort to assist community residents with behavioral health needs with a new Carroll County Behavioral Health Provider Hotline that helps providers link behavioral health patients to the most appropriate health services and resources for their acute needs.
Being “Stroke Smart” Could Save Your Life
It’s scary but true: stroke is the third leading cause of death in the State of Maryland. But knowing a few stroke basics could save your life. We asked Aruna Bollineni, M.D., a neurologist with Carroll Health Group Neurology, to share with us the keys to being “stroke smart.”
All About Heart Health
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-third of all deaths in the United States are from heart disease, stroke or other cardiovascular diseases. Because February is Heart Health Month, it seems fitting to discuss what constitutes heart disease, the risk factors and how we can improve our heart health this year.
How to Choose a Primary Care Provider
Finding a primary care provider may be the most important thing you do for your health. In fact, research shows that patients who see a primary care provider have, on average, 33 percent lower annual health care expenses and a 19 percent lower mortality rate than patients who don’t.
But choosing the right primary care provider is just as important. When you trust your doctor, you’re more likely to schedule regular appointments and ask questions that can make a difference in the quality of your care.
Here are some basic guidelines to follow when trying to find a good match.
Finding Balance and Support at the Tevis Center for Wellness
Many of us start the New Year off with healthy intentions. The staff at the Tevis Center for Wellness is ready to help you keep your resolution for better health.
Resolve to be Prepared in 2022
In 2022, resolve to be prepared for an emergency. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers these tips:
What is Palliative Care?
There comes a time in many of our lives when we are faced with a serious illness, either directly or indirectly. It can be challenging to understand the different options for care: curative care, palliative care or hospice care.
During Winter Months, Don’t Forget Your Vitamin D
The holidays keep families busy, but that doesn’t mean you should push your health needs—especially when it comes to your skin! We stopped by the Mt. Airy Health & Wellness Pavilion to ask the internal medicine specialists at Carroll Health Group all about the importance of Vitamin D, so you can stay healthy while you’re decking the halls this season.