Coronary Artery Disease (coronary heart disease or cardiovascular disease) is when plaque, made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium and other substances in the blood, build up inside the coronary arteries that supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart. The plaque can build up and reduce or block blood flow through the artery. Symptoms Experience chest pains, […]
Health Awareness & Tips
National Influenza (Flu) Vaccination Week
Dec. 4-11
Influenza, more commonly referred to as “flu,” impacts people of all ages. Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection of the nose, throat, and lungs that occurs most often in the late fall, winter, and early spring. It is a serious infection that affects between 5-20% of the US population annually. Each year, more than […]
Diabetes Awareness
What is Diabetes? A metabolic disease in which the body’s inability to produce any or enough insulin causes elevated levels of glucose in the blood. Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas is unable to produce any insulin, the hormone that controls blood sugar levels. Type 2 diabetes mellitus most commonly develops in adulthood and is more […]