COVID-19 Vaccines Build Protection Getting vaccinated and staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines is the best way to protect yourself and others against Omicron and other new variants. With each new variant, the COVID vaccines and their boosters remain our most powerful tool to fight all the strains of COVID-19 because the vaccines continue…
Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring Program Monitor your blood pressure remotely with a device that you can use at home. The program is free for Canyonlands patients with uncontrolled hypertension. Download Brochure. Nearly half of the American population over age 20 has HBP, and many don’t even know it. Not treating high blood pressure is dangerous.…
5 Heart-Saving Practices We all know that exercise, a healthy weight and a smoke-free lifestyle can keep your heart healthy; but here are 5 more heart-saving practices you can do every day: Eat healthy fats, NOT trans fats. Trans fats raise your bad cholesterol levels (LDL) and lower your good cholesterol levels (HDL). Trans fats…
HPV Prevention: What You Can Do Now Cervical Cancer can be prevented with regular Pap and HPV tests for women 21 – 65 years old. Ask your healthcare professional about the HPV vaccine for ages 9-26. HPV is a very common infection that spreads through sexual activity, and it causes almost all cases of cervical…
The Mental Health Crisis Among Children The emergence of omicron is particularly devastating to many who hoped the pandemic was beginning to wind down, with vaccines widely available and many schools and offices reopening. With the Delta and Omicron COVID-19 waves hitting during the third year of the pandemic, children are feeling frustrated, anxious and…
Omicron Variant: What We Know So Far Updated: Jan 1, 2022 As a staggering number of cases are surging across the nation, one thing is clear: Omicron is a hyper-contagious virus. Now, even a quick, transient encounter can lead to an infection; including if someone’s mask is loose, or a person quickly pulls their mask…
Cold, Flu or COVID? They have similar symptoms and are spread by respiratory droplets. How can you tell the difference? As winter sets in and the COVID pandemic infections rise, every cough and sniffle will carry an extra worry: is it COVID? Because some of the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are similar, it may…
Preventing Substance Misuse During the Holidays Be Prepared & Practice Self-Care Becoming aware of potentially triggering situations and developing a plan to deal with them can help minimize your risk of relapse during the holiday season. Whether you are currently in recovery or want to curb your substance use during the holidays, these tips can…
Covid-Safe Tips for Halloween Keep safe on Halloween in 2021 by following the basic principles: limit close contact with other people, limit touching points, and practice good hand hygiene. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently gave the OK for Halloween activities but warned that many traditional activities can be high-risk for spreading…
One Pill Can Kill The DEA has issued a warning that counterfeit pills purchased outside of a licensed pharmacy are illegal, dangerous, and potentially deadly. The Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a Public Safety Alert warning Americans of the alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. Fentanyl…