High Blood Pressure

Posted on May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 by Cynthia Jett

High blood pressure (also referred to as HBP, or hypertension) is when your blood pressure, the force of blood flowing through your blood vessels, is consistently too high. Click on the link below for the facts regarding high blood pressure and learn some tips on how to lower your BP! https://www...

Stroke Awareness Month

Posted on May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 by Cynthia Jett

Sexual Health

Posted on April 19, 2021April 19, 2021 by Cynthia Jett

If you are sexually active, or thinking of becoming sexually active, it is important that you Talk. Test. Treat. to protect your health. These three small actions can have a big impact on your sexual health! https://www.cdc.gov/std/saw/resources.htm

Oral Health

Posted on April 14, 2021April 14, 2021 by Cynthia Jett

Did you realize there is a connection between your oral health and your heart health? Check out the link to learn more: https://www.heart.org/en/news/2018/11/07/bad-tooth-brushing-habits-tied-to-higher-heart-risk

Stress!

Posted on April 1, 2021April 14, 2021 by Cynthia Jett

Let’s talk about stress! We all have it, so what do we do about it? Check out the link below to learn more about how stress can affect your health and some strategies to distress: https://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/stress-symptoms-effects_of-stress-on-the-body

Kidney Basics

Posted on March 3, 2021March 3, 2021 by Cynthia Jett

March is Kidney Disease Awareness month. Did you know that 1 in 3 American Adults is at risk for kidney disease? Check out the link below for basic information regarding your kidneys: https://www.kidney.org/kidney-basics

Endometriosis Awareness Month

Posted on March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 by Cynthia Jett

Endometriosis affects about 200 million women worldwide and about 1 out of every 10 women in the United States. Yet the disease is often misdiagnosed or missed altogether, says the Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound). (3) Lack of education and awareness is a big reason endometrios...

Heart Disease Awareness Month

Posted on February 1, 2021January 29, 2021 by Cynthia Jett

Heart disease is the leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in the United States. About 600,000 Americans die of heart disease annually. This represents almost 25% of all U.S. deaths. To raise awareness of this disease, February has been recognized as “American Heart Month” si...

COVID-19 Vaccination

Posted on January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 by Cynthia Jett

Roane County Family Health Care is currently working with state and local organizations to bring the vaccine into our community. Unfortunately, demand for the vaccine currently far exceeds supply. As more vaccines become available, we will be working in tandem with other health care facilities to...

What can I do to reduce my risk of cervical cancer?

Posted on January 4, 2021January 4, 2021 by Cynthia Jett

The most important thing you can do to help prevent cervical cancer is to have regular screening tests starting at age 21. Check out the link below for more information on prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/cervical/basic_info/prevention.htm