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.

Mental Health Awareness Month

Signs and Symptoms of a Mental Health Condition

Signs and Symptoms of a Mental Health Condition 1 in 5 Americans currently live with a mental health condition. More than 51 million adults in the United States face the reality of managing a mental illness every day.  Amidst a growing crisis, Canyonlands Healthcare joins the National Alliance on Mental Health to educate and provide…

Heart Health

Best Practices for a Healthy Heart

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…

New Covid Subvariants

Symptoms of an Infection with BQ.1 and BQ.1.1

Symptoms of an Infection with BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 The subvariants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 account for nearly 70 percent of cases in the U.S. in December 2022, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. People infected with these subvariants also tend to report cold-like symptoms: sore throats headaches runny noses fever and night sweats…

Flu Prevention

Flu Season Updates for 2022-23

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…

Integrated Health Care

Why Integrated Healthcare Works

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…