Should you be tested for type 2 diabetes?
Should you be tested for type 2 diabetes?
Nearly three out of 10 people who have diabetes don’t even know they have the disease. Find out if you should get tested.
VA clinic scheduled to open by January
VA clinic scheduled to open by January
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs plans to open a new VA clinic in Staunton by January, about eight months later than originally projected.
Relay for Life draws dozens to Dexter
Relay for Life draws dozens to Dexter
For Debbie Bachman, the Relay for Life of Dexter on Saturday was an opportunity to celebrate her victory over breast cancer and help others do the same.
Broomfield Enterprise upcoming events — June 24
Broomfield Enterprise upcoming events — June 24
Upcoming events in and around Broomfield
Heavy health burden: Fat but not my fault
Heavy health burden: Fat but not my fault
Folks who have gained weight due to medical conditions or by taking prescribed medications like steroids feel the wrath of a society that values thinness. Health – Steroid – Disease – Shopping – Weight Loss
Programs are designed with seniors in mind
Programs are designed with seniors in mind
June is Seniors’ Month in Ontario, a time to celebrate the many accomplishments and roles of older adults in our communities.[...]
Coloplast and the World Diabetes Foundation Prevent Amputations in India
Coloplast and the World Diabetes Foundation Prevent Amputations in India
HUMLEBAEK, Denmark — Coloplast’s donation programme Access to Healthcare just signed a contract with the World Diabetes Foundation about a new healthcare project in India. The project aims to improve the treatment of diabetic wounds.
U.Va. volunteers prepare for annual free clinic in Wise
U.Va. volunteers prepare for annual free clinic in Wise
CHARLOTTESVILLE — For the 10th consecutive summer, the University of Virginia Health System is preparing to send a brigade of volunteers to provide the medical component of the annual Remote Area Medical clinic in Wise County.
Hospital Food Gets A Push Down The Organic Aisle
Hospital Food Gets A Push Down The Organic Aisle
The move toward local and organic food is spreading to an area not commonly associated with freshness, or even flavor: hospital kitchens. Advocates say a switch to higher-quality and smaller servings of meat will help patients. But the idea has its critics.
Health Center opens expanded facility
Health Center opens expanded facility
NEW BRITAIN — To meet a growing need for quality primary care services in greater New Britain, Community Health Center, Inc. has expanded and renovated the Community Health Center on Lafayette Street.