Colon Cancer on the Rise for Younger People Colorectal cancer cases among adults ages 20-49 is increasing, according to a report released by the American Cancer Society. Colorectal cancer in this younger age group is estimated to become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States by 2030. Colorectal cancer is the third…
Best Practices for a Healthy Heart The Top 3 Risks for Heart Disease High blood pressure. Millions of Americans of all ages have high blood pressure. Having uncontrolled high blood pressure is one of the biggest risks for heart disease and other harmful conditions, such as stroke. High blood cholesterol. High cholesterol can increase the risk for…
Think Before You Drink Alcohol and sugary drinks contribute calories and raise glycemic levels. Consuming excessive amounts of sugar and alcohol can lead to higher risks of heart disease, fatty liver, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Skip liquid sugar If you are thirsty, consider drinking water for thirst instead of a sugary drink. it is…
Arizona Covid Case Numbers Rise to 'High' Arizona case numbers rise to ‘high’ Fourteen of Arizona’s 15 counties were designated as “high” in terms of COVID-19 levels as of Dec. 8, according to CDC County Data. Mohave County was the only one designated as “medium.” Arizona is the only state in the country where every…
Flu Updates for the 2022-23 Season According to the CDC, the best way to reduce your risk from seasonal flu and its potentially serious complications is to get vaccinated every year. If you are at a higher risk of developing serious flu complications, flu vaccination is especially important. High risk populations can include: Adults 65…
What You Should Know About the RSV Virus Respiratory Syncytial Virus RSV typically appears in the fall, winter and spring; however, Arizona has seen more than twice the number of reported RSV cases this year compared to this same time last season. RSV or respiratory syncytial virus infects the lungs and the respiratory tract. The…
How to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in American women after skin cancer. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. Our genes, lifestyle, and the environment work together to increase or decrease our risk…
Why Integrated Healthcare Works Integrated care involves the collaboration of medical and behavioral services to treat the whole person. Primary care is more effective when medical, mental health, lab and prescription services are addressed in one healthcare setting. Examples of Integrated Care An example of the need for integrated care might be the newly diagnosed…
Canyonlands Earns Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Canyonlands Healthcare, at its following locations, has been awarded recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Program: Chilchinbeto Clifton Duncan Globe Lake Powell Medical Center Safford Safford Integrated The NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home program reflects the input of the American College of Physicians…
What You Should Know about the BA.5 Subvariant The highly transmissible B5 appears to be both vaccine and immunity resistant, meaning those who have had COVID before, even recently, are not protected from infection. Omicron variant is the most highly mutated strain, with at least 32 mutations in the spike protein, which means it has…