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By John Ruibal, MS, RDN, CSSD At the start of each New Year, we tend to reflect on the past year, and anticipate and plan for the year to come. Wellness has many layers, and sometimes it can seem overwhelming when we try to make all the changes we feel we need to in order [...]
Dear Prowers County Community Members, We wanted to take a different approach for this week’s Spotlight article, now that the holidays are behind us and a new year is only a few days away. This article is the last article of 2019, which is why we thought now is the perfect time for us to [...]
The Holiday Season is one of our favorite times of the year because we get the chance to say “Thank You” to everyone in our community for their continued support and words of encouragement! Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or another holiday this season, we wish you the very best and hope you have [...]
As 2019 comes to a close and we prepare to start another new year, Prowers Medical Center would like to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude for all our dedicated, compassionate team members. From our support staff to our Providers, we’re so thankful these hardworking individuals choose to bring their talents to Prowers Medical Center [...]
There are many ways to prevent the spread of the flu this season, and one of the simplest ways to do so is to practice what most of us were taught as children: to wash our hands. Handwashing is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and your family from coming down with [...]
By John Ruibal, MS, RDN, CSSD, Your Prowers Medical Center Dietitian When you get the news that you have diabetes, it can be very stressful. What can I eat? Do I have to give up all the foods I enjoy? Do I have to stay on a diet? These are all valid concerns that can [...]
Flu season has just begun, and the community can expect the bug to stick around until early spring. Every year, millions of individuals across the country get the traditional, miserable coughing and sneezing symptoms; others are not so lucky. Hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized each year from the bug, and thousands more die [...]
Antibiotics are important medications that have many benefits when taken properly. However, it is common for individuals to misuse these medications, which can lead to antibiotic resistance — one of the most urgent threats to public health, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Antibiotics are used to fight off serious infections, [...]
When we think of living a healthy lifestyle, nutrition and exercise most commonly come to mind. These two habits are very important to include in our day-to-day routines, but it’s also important to remember the role that regular medical check-ups play in our overall well-being — especially for women. For women of any age, an [...]
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men besides skin cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Though it can be a serious disease, most men who are diagnosed do not generally die from it. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and now is a great time to do a little research and [...]