The Importance of Yearly Eye Exams
Did you know that your health can affect your vision? People with chronic health issues, like diabetes and high blood pressure, are at higher risk of losing part or all of their vision. Fortunately, there are many ways to help keep your vision healthy, such as getting...
Heart Disease: Know Your Risk
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. According to the CDC, someone dies from heart disease every 36 seconds. While heart attacks and heart failure are the most talked-about cardiovascular issues, heart disease refers to a large group of...
Pap Screenings: Answering Frequently Asked Questions
A Pap screening, also called a Pap smear, is a screening used to check for abnormalities in a woman’s cervix (the opening of the uterus). Abnormalities in the cells are most often caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is the most common sexually transmitted...
