Healthier Sumner Blog
Back to School is a Great Time to Head Back to the Doctor
August 15, 2022
It's that time of year for annual physicals and routine vaccinations.
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As Temps Soar, Be Heat Aware
June 16, 2022
With temperatures hitting over 100 degrees, summertime fun time can turn dangerous very quickly if you're not careful. Let's talk about how to prevent heat-related illness and drowning, two of the top summertime hazards.
read more4 Simple Ways Men Can Take Control of Their Health Today
June 8, 2022
It may be true that women are more accustomed to regular doctor visits from an early age, it’s not an excuse for men to take their eye off the ball when it comes to their health.
read morePracticing Safe Medication Habits
April 29, 2022
Medications can be part of the healing process, but if used incorrectly or disposed of improperly, medications can be harmful to you or others.
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From Must-See TV to Must-Screen for Me? Why It Might Be Time for a Colonoscopy
March 28, 2022
by Michael Diaz, MD In the 1980s and 1990s, the NBC broadcast network began branding their primetime lineups to promote their sitcoms and dramas. One phrase in particular quickly entered the pop culture lexicon after it debuted in 1993. The phrase? Must See TV. If you were a teenager in the...
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How healthy is your heart?
February 13, 2022
By Dr. Tracey Callister, Cardiology Your heart is one of the hardest working parts of your body. It’s also one of the most threatened. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in...
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Creating Healthier Families One Shot at a Time
September 23, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines continue to be proven safe and effective against serious illness, and being vaccinated is our best defense against this disease. That holds true for pregnant women and individuals who are planning to become pregnant. As a joint statement from a number of leading expert organizations in maternal care...
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Give Your Child a SHOT at Staying Healthy with a COVID-19 Vaccine
August 3, 2021
By: Jessica Miller, MD Since one COVID-19 vaccine has received emergency use authorization for individuals ages 12 and up, I have received many questions from parents who want to do the best thing for their child’s health and wellness – now and in the future. In some cases, parents have just...
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The Heat is On: How to Stay Cool and Spurn the Burn
July 7, 2021
Heat-related illness can take on several different forms, from heat rash, sunburn and heat cramps, to even more serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat-related illnesses can strike when the body can’t properly cool itself through
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Your Health Now: 4 Simple Ways Men Can Take Control of Their Health Today
June 8, 2021
Many times, men only visit the doctor when they absolutely have to – whether it’s an illness they can’t manage at home, an injury, or other ailment that needs immediate attention. According to a 2019 survey from the AARP, only half of the men surveyed said they get regular checkups,...
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