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.

Corona Virus

Coronavirus Update

Coronavirus Update If you have symptoms of acute respiratory illness (fever, cough, difficulty breathing), call your Canyonlands Healthcare Provider at 1-877-645-9675. View our Healthcare location guide. Much has happened since our first Coronavirus information post Coronavirus Protection, Symptoms & Myths on Feb. 4, 2020 and there is still much to learn about its transmissibility, severity,…

Corona Virus

Coronavirus Protection, Symptoms & Myths

Coronavirus Protection, Symptoms & Myths The recent coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in China has been classified as a worldwide emergency by the World Health Organization. We now know that COVID-19 can be shared by people who have mild or no symptoms and it is now spreading in numerous countries, some with relatively weak public health infrastructure. Watch…

Happy Holidays from Canyonlands Healthcare

8 Healthy Tips for the Holidays

8 Healthy Tips for the Holidays Wishing you Happy Holidays!  As we enjoy the holiday season, here are a few healthy reminders: Wash your hands often to help prevent the spread of colds and flu. Cook foods to proper temperatures and refrigerate foods promptly. Rethink holiday drinking. Alcohol may encourage aggression or violence by disrupting…

Open Enrollment for 2020

Open Enrollment Ends Dec. 15

Open Enrollment Ends December 15 Open enrollment to buy or change 2020 health insurance on the federal marketplace ends Dec. 15, 2019.  All plans cover essential health benefits, pre-existing conditions and preventive services. If you don’t act by December 15, you can’t get 2020 coverage unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. Plans sold during…

E-cigarettes Use with Teens

e-Cigarettes, Vaping and the Risks of Severe Lung Disease

The Risks of e-Cigarettes and Vaping The CDC is now aware of at least 530 confirmed or probable cases of severe lung disease and six deaths associated with use of e-cigarette products. Most patients have reported a history of using e-cigarette products containing THC. Many patients have reported using THC and nicotine. Some have reported…