Webmaster Kerry Kirkpatrick writes the Canyonlands Healthcare News to provide education about healthcare issues affecting Arizona & Nevada communities and the services provided by Canyonlands Healthcare.
10 Serious Alcohol Related Diseases April is Alcohol Awareness Month. More than 140,000 people die from excessive alcohol use in the U.S. each year. Learn how you can take action. During Alcohol Awareness Month, Canyonlands Healthcare encourages you to learn about the dangers of drinking too much. Even a single binge-drinking episode can result in…
5 Ways You Can Lower Your Risk of Colon Cancer Screenings are provided at all Canyonlands Healthcare centers. If you’re 45 or older or have symptoms at a younger age, talk to your health care provider about getting tested for colon cancer. About 1 in 20 American men and women will develop colon cancer at…
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Colon cancer is now the deadliest type of cancer in men younger than 50 years old and the second leading cause of cancer death for women in the same age group, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. Colorectal cancer cases among adults ages 20-49 is increasing and is…
Your Dental Health Did you cancel or put off important preventive care in the last year? We provide a full spectrum of dental care for you and your entire family at our Canyonlands Healthcare locations in Beaver Dam, Page and Safford. We offer care to all patients and accept most insurances including AHCCCS. We also…
The Top 3 Risks for Heart Disease Heart disease can happen at any age. Half of all Americans have at least one of the top 3 risks for heart disease. High rates of obesity and high blood pressure among younger people (ages 35-64) are putting them at risk for heart disease earlier in life. The…
10 Checkups for a Healthier New Year Routine health screenings with your primary care physician can detect potential problems early and may even save your life. Make this a priority in the new year. From primary care to behavioral and dental services, our programs provide affordable and accessible care. Reproductive Health and Family Planning Reproductive…
Holiday Self-Care It is normal to experience a wide range of emotions during the holidays, but dealing with anxiety and depression can be especially challenging. Many factors contribute to emotional struggles during the holidays, but here are some tips for holiday self-care to keep in mind: Listen to your own needs Listening to your own…
Diabetes Prevention: How to Get Started According to the CDC, more than 88 million US adults have prediabetes and 90% of them don’t know they have it. That’s more than 1 in 3 people. Prediabetes is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes is a serious health condition in which blood sugar levels are…
Ways to Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death The leading cause of death for infants 1 month to 1 year is Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID). Unsafe sleep areas, such as those that include non-fitted sheets, blankets, or stuffed toys, remain a leading cause of infant death. It’s important for all caregivers — parents,…
Help Your Child Maintain a Healthy Weight Being overweight as a child increases the risk of being overweight or having obesity as an adolescent and young adult. Being overweight or having obesity can also lead to serious problems: Asthma Type 2 diabetes Sleep problems Heart disease Bone and joint problems Being overweight or having obesity…