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Flu season is here, which serves a reminder to practice proper hand hygiene, avoid close contact with those who are sick, and above all: get your flu shot. Experts say this year’s flu season will be more severe than years past for two reasons: first, not as many people were infected in 2020, so their [...]
Fall is one of the most magical times of the year; when else are you going to get to see those beautiful yellow, red and orange leaves? However, there is no getting around the fact that winter is coming. Luckily, fall is the perfect time to prepare. Fall Car Maintenance Now more than any time [...]
For children, making good health decisions starts with the influence of a parent or guardian. September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, an opportunity to encourage healthy growth in children and learn about why childhood obesity is a major public health problem. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that 19 [...]
As students head back to the classroom, it’s important to ensure they can return to safe in-person learning that not only keeps them healthy all school-year long, but also those around them. One of the most effective preventative ways to keep children — and as a result, their peers, teachers and families — protected from illness [...]
Nothing ruins a season for a student-athlete more than an unexpected injury or illness. As classes begin and sports get underway, it’s important to know how to best prepare for the upcoming sports season to ensure and maintain health, perform to the best of your ability and stay injury-free. The Prowers Medical Center Rehabilitation team [...]
As summer winds down and families prepare to send their children back to school, health and safety are at the top of every parent or guardian’s mind. Schools are a great place for children to reconnect with their peers and blossom into independent individuals, but they are also a place where germs and illnesses can [...]
Whether you take one multivitamin a day or a mix of several supplements and medications, a medication list — whether physical or digital — is a critical healthcare asset to have on hand. You don’t want to be in a situation in which you need one, but you don’t have one. A medication list ensures the [...]
Warmer weather and longer days allow the community to take advantage of the Colorado sunshine and have fun exploring the great outdoors. It’s important to take precautionary steps to keep yourself and your family safe and healthy — all summer long. Common health issues for patients during the summertime include overexposure to the heat of [...]
With the Fourth of July holiday weekend upon us, it is highly important to remember how to celebrate Independence Day in a fun and safe manner with your family, friends and others in the community. Whether you opt to attend a barbecue with others or stay home to celebrate, ensure you are aware of your [...]
Men’s Health Month is recognized every June as a way to raise awareness about men’s healthcare and encourage males in our community to implement healthy lifestyles. Important preventative care starts with annual wellness exams, routine screenings, a nutritious diet and daily physical activity. Statistically, men are less proactive about their healthcare than women. A survey [...]
