Author: Cynthia Jett
Hypertension Program
Star Recognition!
Roane County Family Health Care recently received Medicare Advantage Star Recognition. The MA Star Recognition Program is awarded to health care facilities and primary care providers for their exceptional care provided to Humana Medicare Advantage patients.
Lyme Disease
Nearly half a million people are diagnosed with Lyme disease annually. This is a significant increase from a the past few decades. Learn how to protect yourself and your family! https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/index.html
High Blood Pressure
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...
Sexual Health
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
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!
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
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
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...