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

Are you feeling SAD?

Posted on November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 by Cynthia Jett

We are talking about Seasonal Affective Disorder. Some folks start to feel down when the weather changes and the days get shorter, often it is referred to as the “winter blues”. Check out the link below for more information. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/seasonal-affective-disorder...

Diabetes Risk

Posted on November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 by Cynthia Jett

What causes Diabetes? What are some of the risk factors? Find out how you can take control of your health. That’s right, you can prevent or delay Type 2 Diabetes. Read more to find out how: https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-risk

Quit Smoking Today!

Posted on November 2, 2020October 28, 2020 by Cynthia Jett

Smoking is the leading cause of preventable deaths in the US. Tobacco use can lead to dependence and serious health problems. Quitting smoking greatly reduces your risk for developing smoking-related disease. It is a dependence that often requires repeated treatments, but it is possible to quit. ...

Lung Cancer

Posted on November 1, 2020October 26, 2020 by Cynthia Jett

November is Lung Cancer Awareness month. Learn the signs and symptoms of lung cancer. https://www.healthline.com/health/lung-cancer

How to Properly Wear a Face Covering

Posted on October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 by Cynthia Jett

The CDC recommends wearing a face covering to help prevent and slow the spread of Coronavirus. Click the link below to learn more about how to effectively wear a face covering: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-to-wear-cloth-face-coverings.html

Breast Cancer Awareness

Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 by Cynthia Jett

Early detection is key against fighting breast cancer. Learn the early signs and symptoms, as well as important risk factors. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/breastcancerawareness/index.htm

SLEEP HYGIENE: Helpful Hints to Help You Sleep

Posted on June 20, 2013October 26, 2020 by tricks

Sleep is very important factor in mental and physical health. During deep sleep which is restorative sleep, is when the body makes cells to grow, replaces dying cells, and replaces cortisol which is released during stressful situations. Consequences of improper sleep are: fatigue, trouble concent...

Stress Management

Posted on May 12, 2013October 21, 2020 by tricks

Stress is the mental and physical condition that occurs when we adjust or adapt to the environment. There are two kinds of stress: distress and eustress. Eustress is the kind that supports your life force and energy, helps you feel alive and productive. Activities that provoke the “good stress” a...