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,…
Teen Dating Violence Teen dating violence is more common than many people think. According to the CDC, one in three teens (male and female) in the U.S. will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse by someone they are in a relationship with before they become adults. Nearly half (43%) of college women report experiencing violent…
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…
Walk-In Clinic For Teens at Lake Powell Medical The Teen Walk-in Clinic at the Lake Powell Medical Center in Page, Arizona, is held every 3rd Wednesday of the month. The Teen Clinic offers free, confidential sexual health care and education; birth control, pregnancy testing and counseling, diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections and counseling…
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 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…
How to Talk to Your Teen About Vaping Today, more high school students use e-cigarettes than regular cigarettes and the use of e-cigarettes is higher among high school students than adults. One problem with e-cigarettes and vaping is that teens hear that it’s not as bad for your health as smoking cigarettes and many think…
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…
Dr. Matthew Nelson Joins Lake Powell Medical Ctr Lake Powell Medical Center is pleased to announce that Dr. Matthew Nelson, D.O., has joined our healthcare team. Dr. Nelson is a specialist in Family Medicine and Obstetrics and received his medical degree from A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona. He has served at St. Joseph’s Medical…
MAT – Medication Assisted Treatment Canyonlands Healthcare offers confidential Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid and Substance Abuse at Canyonlands Healthcare locations. Learn more at our OPIOID HELP center and contact us confidentially. You can self-refer without a medical provider and same day appointments are available. The intake process is easy and services are designed…