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Hepatitis C: Who Should Get Screened People can live with hepatitis C without symptoms or feeling sick. Left untreated, hepatitis C can cause serious liver damage and even liver cancer. The good news is treatments can cure hepatitis C. Screening at Canyonlands Healthcare The CDC now recommends one-time hepatitis C testing of all adults (18…
5 Steps to Improve Your Health Better Health for Women Canyonlands Healthcare encourages women to make their health a priority and build positive health habits for life. From the onset of puberty through the transitions of menopause, maintaining your health is important to physical and mental wellness. Our Reproductive Health Services are available to women…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Keep on Track with Your Child's Vaccinations Well-child visits and routine immunizations are important. Routine childhood vaccinations are an important way to ensure that your child remains healthy and protected against serious diseases, like measles and whooping cough. Check with your child’s doctor to make sure they’re protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. You have the power…
The Difference Between Hepatitis A, B, and C Hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C are liver infections caused by three different viruses. Although each can cause similar symptoms, they are spread in different ways and can affect the liver differently. Hepatitis A is usually a short-term infection. Hepatitis B and hepatitis C can also…