News & Events
Meritus Offers Lung Cancer Screening Clinics
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...
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
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...
Holiday Meat Comparison
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...
Prediabetes: More Than a Blood Sugar Problem
The word "prediabetes" likely evokes thoughts about high blood sugar and little else. But just like diabetes, prediabetes is more than a blood sugar problem. In both type 2 diabetes and prediabetes (which is defined by blood sugar levels higher than normal, but below...
Managing Diabetes During the Holidays
Diabetes management around the holidays can be particularly daunting, especially with a myriad of food temptations everywhere. Remember, you have control over your choices; all it takes is planning. Take things one day, one event, and one meal at a time. Arm yourself...
Great American Smokeout 2019
Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time. And a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one. Let the Great American Smokeout event on November 21 be your day to start your journey toward a smoke-free life. You’ll be joining thousands of...
Ten Tips to Help You Quit Smoking for Life
Each year millions of Americans resolve to quit smoking. If you're planning to go tobacco-free, the Washington County Health Department has these tips to help you quit successfully. Make a Plan – There are many ways to quit smoking: going cold turkey, tapering your...
Join the Fit and Festive Challenge
Registration starts October 21, 2019. Before you hibernate for winter It’s that special time of year. Your time to pause, reflect and rejoice at all the things you’ve accomplished — big and small. At home or at work. Or within your health or daily life. So why not...
2020 Open Enrollment Starts November 4th
Open Enrollment for employees of The Arc of Washington County begins Monday, November 4, 2019. This is the ONE time of the year when you can make changes to your Section 125 benefit elections without a qualifying life event. Not only are you possibly going to live...
Grains: Dietary Friend or Foe?
I know you’ve heard it: "Grains make you fat and cause chronic disease!" "Grains have toxic anti-nutrients!" "Grains have nothing good to offer!" In an era of low-carb, Paleo, and ketogenic diets, grains are more maligned than ever. Should you go against the grain or...
Preventing Dementia: A New Strategy
If there’s one dietary recommendation that’s not going away anytime soon, it’s the Mediterranean diet. Based on the eating patterns of populations living in Italy, Greece, Israel, Spain, France, Libya, Egypt, Portugal, Algeria, Tunisia, Turkey, Lebanon, Syria, and...
Good Nutrition from Head to Toe
March is National Nutrition Month! The food you eat affects every living cell in your body. From providing energy to padding organs, we need food for every part of our bodies. So, if you're looking for good health, try eating from head to toe... Brain: Grains fuel...