Immunizations and Screenings - It's true: An ounce of prevention really can go a long way toward maintaining good health. One important part of staying healthy is to get regular screening tests and immunizations. A screening is a test or exam designed to detect a condition or disease,

(09-22-2008)

Skin Cancer and Sun Safety - As summer comes to a close, many people think about putting away the sunblock. But sun exposure occurs year-round, and too much sun is one of the leading causes of skin cancer.

(08-15-2008)

Self Care - Medical visits to physicians and other healthcare providers comprise only a part of overall good health. A key component in staying well is self-care. Self-care is generally considered personal or medical care that an individual provides for him or

(07-01-2008)

Hypertension - High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious condition that if left untreated can lead to stroke, coronary artery disease, kidney disease, and heart failure. In the United States, about 72 million people (1 in 3 adults) have hypertension.

(06-05-2008)

Improving Disparities in Health Care - According to the National Healthcare Disparities Report, developed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), "…racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities are national problems that affect health care at all points in the process, at all

(04-14-2008)