5 Ways You Can Lower Your Risk of Colon Cancer Screenings are provided at all Canyonlands Healthcare centers. If you’re 45 or older or have symptoms at a younger age, talk to your health care provider about getting tested for colon cancer. About 1 in 20 American men and women will develop colon cancer at…
Your Dental Health Did you cancel or put off important preventive care in the last year? We provide a full spectrum of dental care for you and your entire family at our Canyonlands Healthcare locations in Beaver Dam, Page and Safford. We offer care to all patients and accept most insurances including AHCCCS. We also…
The Top 3 Risks for Heart Disease Heart disease can happen at any age. Half of all Americans have at least one of the top 3 risks for heart disease. High rates of obesity and high blood pressure among younger people (ages 35-64) are putting them at risk for heart disease earlier in life. The…
Cervical Cancer & HPV Cervical cancer is a disease in which cancer cells arise in the cervix. HPV is almost always the cause of cervical cancer, which is why vaccines against the virus are an important part of cervical cancer prevention. Human papillomavirus (HPV) Nearly 1 in 4 Americans have HPV, and most people who…
Diabetes Prevention: How to Get Started According to the CDC, more than 88 million US adults have prediabetes and 90% of them don’t know they have it. That’s more than 1 in 3 people. Prediabetes is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes is a serious health condition in which blood sugar levels are…
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…
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…
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…
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…