Time to Quit?

The 2016 Great American Smokeout is Nov. 17 Need help quitting smoking?  The Great American Smokeout is the perfect time to set a goal and a quit date.  There are many resources available to help: Decide on a quit date. Choose the Great American Smokout date or...

Breast Cancer Update

Reducing Your Risk Many factors can influence your breast cancer risk. You can’t change some, such as getting older or your family history, but you can help lower your risk by taking care of your in the following ways: Maintain a healthy weight. Exercise regularly (at...

October Is Talk About Prescriptions Month

Older Adults and Medication Use As we age, our bodies change. Medicines may affect you differently as you get older because your body processes them differently. You may take more medicines now than when you were younger. Even medicine that you’ve taken before or have...

Your Oral Health

How Does Diabetes Affect Your Teeth and Gums? If you have diabetes, make sure you take care of your mouth. People with diabetes are at risk for mouth infections, especially periodontal (gum) disease. Periodontal disease can damage the gum and bone that hold your teeth...

Diaper Rash

Keep Your Baby’s Skin Healthy and Comfortable Diaper rash is a common form of inflamed skin (dermatitis) that appears as a patchwork of bright red skin on your baby’s bottom. It is often related to wet or infrequently changed diapers, skin sensitivity and chafing. (It...