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 Last month, we looked at the most prevalent health risks that women in our country face and ways to help prevent those risks. This month, it’s time to turn our attention toward the guys. June is recognized as Men’s Health Month and celebrated by encouraging men of all ages to educate themselves about their health and partake in preventative health

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   Every October, men, women, and professional athletes around the country wear pink to show their solidarity in the fight against breast cancer – one of the biggest threats to women’s health and well being. Breast cancer is certainly an epidemic and, according to statistics by the Susan G. Komen Organization, will develop over 250,000 new cases this year alone

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Every year, the American Public Health Association (APHA) designates a week as National Public Health Week (NPHW) to heighten awareness and the importance of public health and safety.   This year, NPHW is observed from April 3 – 9 and at Methodist McKinney Hospital, we care deeply about improving public health and helping our community stay healthy all year round.

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The month of March recognizes Patient Safety Awareness Week from the 12-18. Patient Safety Awareness Week is designed to align everyone, from patients to care providers, in regards to healthcare safety. It’s also intended to show the importance of improving patient safety conditions while engaging consumers about their own healthcare.   Whether it be a routine checkup, a physical to

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It’s common to experience varying ailments as our bodies age, but one of the most prevalent issues that most adults will experience at some point in their lifetime is back pain. According to the Global Burden of Disease, lower back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide and it’s estimated that as much as 80% of the population

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Numerous times throughout the year, it’s common to see flyers or a pamphlet about local blood drives posted around town. Many times, you may pass them by without giving them a second look – but have you ever stopped to think about how important it is to donate blood?   The demand for blood in the United States remains vital.

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From a young age, most of us are taught the importance of washing our hands and how it can help keep ourselves and others healthy. This is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs. While there are numerous ways of staying germ-free, hand washing is the easiest and most convenient way

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It’s that time of year again; families are coming together, holiday decorations are being hung and the most elaborate meals are being planned and prepared. While this is the happiest time of the year for many people, it’s also a time when people fear putting on “a few extra pounds” as a result of overeating. Consuming too much food is

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Slamming your finger in a car door. Scraping your knee. Touching a hot stove. Breaking a bone or stubbing a toe.  All of these situations have at least one thing in common: PAIN. Everyone experiences pain at some point in his or her life. Many times, it can be isolated to a single incident, but for over 100 million people

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No, we’re not talking about Christmas. Instead, we’re talking about football season. The cheering crowds with homemade signs; the mascots getting everyone out of their seats; Hail Mary passes and game winning touchdowns. And, at the center of all this, our favorite teams whose players have worked and trained tirelessly to compete at this level. Yet, with this strain on

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Juvenile arthritis is an epidemic that currently affects over 300,000 children under the age of 18 in the United States. While juvenile arthritis serves as an umbrella term and encompasses numerous autoimmune, inflammatory or pediatric rheumatic diseases, it is one of the largest contributors to childhood and young adult pain, but we can help! We’re proud to help those who

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May 31, 1994. On that date, Senate Joint Resolution 179 was signed by President Bill Clinton, which effectively named the week leading up to Father’s Day as Men’s Health Week. Serving as a reminder to heighten awareness of preventable health problems in both men and boys, Men’s Health Week is nationally recognized and celebrated by scheduling preventative screenings of all

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