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Feeling The Difference: Jeff Avalos Leaves Debilitating Heartburn Behind
November 20, 2023
After several decades of battling intense gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, Jeff found lasting solutions at Memorial Heartburn Center.
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Understanding and Preventing Diabetes
November 3, 2023
The first step in preventing diabetes is knowing your risk. A simple blood sugar test can determine if you have diabetes or prediabetes.
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Lung Cancer: Reducing Your Risk
November 1, 2023
Not all lung cancer patients will experience symptoms – at least, not until the disease has progressed. That’s why it’s important to understand your other risk factors, and to screen for cancer early, at the recommendation of your provider.
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Breast Cancer: Be Aware and Take Action
October 2, 2023
The average woman’s risk of breast cancer is around 13 percent in the U.S. – meaning about one in eight women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. In
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Family Healthcare Clinic, OB/GYN Win Big In Community Choice Awards
August 14, 2023
Memorial Family HealthCare -- North Main was once again voted Best Family Practice, while Amelia Clement, MD, MSCI, took home top honors at Best OB/GYN.
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Immunization Awareness Month: COVID-19 and Beyond
August 1, 2023
When you get vaccinated to strengthen your immune system, you’re not just safeguarding yourself from common illnesses – you’re also protecting your family, neighbors, and the most vulnerable members of your community.
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Good Health Starts Today – 4 Tips for Men’s Health Month
May 31, 2023
This may sound bleak, but men’s health can improve with simple changes in lifestyle. Each June, we celebrate National Men’s Health Month to remind ourselves that healthy living is something to think about year-round. Give your health the attention it needs by following these four steps.
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Stroke Awareness and Mental Health Tips That May Improve Your Wellness
April 28, 2023
An important part of improving your health means paying attention to both your physical and mental well-being. And this month, there are two major health observances that are a great reminder to do just that: Stroke Awareness Month and Mental Health Month.
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National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Is It Your Time for a Colonoscopy?
February 28, 2023
A colonoscopy is a screening that can identify colorectal cancer early, when the odds of successful treatment are greatest. It can also help find polyps that can be removed before they become cancerous.
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National Heart Month: Four Easy Ways to Show Your Heart Some Love
January 30, 2023
There are many things you can do to show your heart how much you care during American Heart Month and throughout the year. Anyone – at any age – can benefit from these simple tips.
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