8 Healthy Tips for the Holidays Wishing you Happy Holidays! As we enjoy the holiday season, here are a few healthy reminders: Wash your hands often to help prevent the spread of colds and flu. Cook foods to proper temperatures and refrigerate foods promptly. Rethink holiday drinking. Alcohol may encourage aggression or violence by disrupting…
Open Enrollment Ends December 15 Open enrollment to buy or change 2020 health insurance on the federal marketplace ends Dec. 15, 2019. All plans cover essential health benefits, pre-existing conditions and preventive services. If you don’t act by December 15, you can’t get 2020 coverage unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. Plans sold during…
How to Talk to Your Teen About Vaping Today, more high school students use e-cigarettes than regular cigarettes and the use of e-cigarettes is higher among high school students than adults. One problem with e-cigarettes and vaping is that teens hear that it’s not as bad for your health as smoking cigarettes and many think…
The Risks of e-Cigarettes and Vaping The CDC is now aware of at least 530 confirmed or probable cases of severe lung disease and six deaths associated with use of e-cigarette products. Most patients have reported a history of using e-cigarette products containing THC. Many patients have reported using THC and nicotine. Some have reported…
Dr. Matthew Nelson Joins Lake Powell Medical Ctr Lake Powell Medical Center is pleased to announce that Dr. Matthew Nelson, D.O., has joined our healthcare team. Dr. Nelson is a specialist in Family Medicine and Obstetrics and received his medical degree from A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona. He has served at St. Joseph’s Medical…
MAT – Medication Assisted Treatment Canyonlands Healthcare offers confidential Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid and Substance Abuse at Canyonlands Healthcare locations. Learn more at our OPIOID HELP center and contact us confidentially. You can self-refer without a medical provider and same day appointments are available. The intake process is easy and services are designed…
Vaccinations: What You Need to Know You have the power to protect yourself and your family against serious diseases with vaccines. During National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), Canyonlands Healthcare provides education about the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. We encourage you to make an appointment with your Canyonlands Primary Care Physician to…
Coping With a Cancer Diagnosis Cancer can come into the lives of anyone. These guiding publications from the National Cancer Institute can be downloaded free at the US Government Bookstore. So if you, a loved one, friend, or work associate has been diagnosed with cancer, there’s no better time than now to access these helpful…
Canyonlands Healthcare Locations in Page, AZ Canyonlands Healthcare offers two patient care locations in Page, Arizona. Canyonlands Urgent Care facility offers walk-in and emergency care. Lake Powell Medical Center is an appointment-based healthcare clinic. Lake Powell Medical Center 467 Vista Avenue Page, Arizona 86040 928.645.8123 HOURS Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 6pm DENTAL Monday –…
Love is Respect February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Dating abuse is more common than you think. 1 in 3 high school students experience either physical or sexual violence or both from a dating partner. Young women age 18-24 experience the highest rates of intimate partner violence. Is This Abuse? Abuse can be physical and emotional…