Nov 29, 2019
CDC has launched Life is Better with Clean Hands, a national campaign encouraging adults to make clean hands a healthy habit at home and away. Washing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Studies have shown that...
Nov 29, 2019
Mashed Cauli Taters Ramp up the nutritional value of mashed potatoes by adding cauliflower. What an interesting twist! 1 pound yukon gold potatoes1 pound cauliflower florets (frozen or fresh)1 teaspoon butter1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 cup...
Nov 29, 2019
Around the world, about 37 million people are living with HIV. In the United States, about 38,500 people get infected with HIV every year. World AIDS Day is a global initiative to raise awareness, fight prejudice, and improve education about HIV and AIDS. In the...
Nov 27, 2019
Brighten the holidays by making your health and safety a priority. Take steps to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy—and ready to enjoy the holidays. Wash hands often to help prevent the spread of germs. It’s flu season. Keeping hands clean is one of the...
Nov 27, 2019
Apple-Rice Stuffing This recipe contains 38% fewer calories, 75% less fat, 66% less sodium, and 66% more fiber than regular stuffing. 3 cups diced apples3 cups onions3 cups celery1 tablespoon butter4 cups stuffing (made without fat, or 1 box of Stove Top brand...
Nov 22, 2019
Encouraging news: People with diabetes are living longer, healthier lives with fewer complications. What’s the driving force? Greater awareness and better management of risk factors. Find out what you can do to prevent or delay diabetes health problems. We’ve come a...
Nov 22, 2019
Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. Most of the food you eat is broken down into sugar (also called glucose) and released into your bloodstream. When your blood sugar goes up, it signals your...
Nov 22, 2019
In Washington County, the rates for stage three and four lung cancer diagnosis is above state and national averages. Facts like, this along with an analysis of Meritus Health’s Community Health Needs Assessment survey, led the hospital’s cancer committee to take a...
Nov 22, 2019
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. In fact, lung cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer in men and women. These facts serve as a strong reminder that lung cancer awareness and actions to lower your risk are important to help...
Nov 19, 2019
As the holidays get into full swing, dishes like roasts and baked hams and turkeys all start appearing at festive gatherings with increased regularity. So, how can you navigate these meals while making healthful choices? Take a look at the comparison chart below to...
