Attention workout warriors, knife-wielding weekend chefs and home-improvement enthusiasts: All urgent cares are not alike. And for adventurous souls like you, choosing the right facility is even more important. It all begins with looking for services and features that can save you time, money and frustration. Urgent care versus emergency care There are differences, and […]
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National Cancer Survivors Day (Sunday, June 4th): Celebrating Your Strength
Cancer survivor. Anyone suffering from cancer hopes to hear these two words. A cancer diagnosis is difficult to accept and even more difficult to experience. You learn early on it takes acute mental strength and tenacity to undergo rigorous cancer treatments. This disease is hard on your body, and so are the treatments. As you […]
Read MoreAmerican Stroke Awareness Month: Know the Warning Signs
Approximately 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year. It is the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States, affecting mostly older Americans age 65 and older. It is important to know the warning signs of a stroke, so you can seek medical attention at the first sign and know when it’s time to […]
Read MoreEvery Kid Healthy™ Week: Simple Ways to Help Your Child Live a Healthy Life
One of the best things you can do to help your child live a healthy life is to set a good example. April 24 through 28 is Every Kid Healthy™ Week, and the perfect time to reflect on the healthy habits you may (or may not) be incorporating into your everyday life. If you eat […]
Read MoreNational Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month: Warning Signs of a Bleeding or Blood Disorder
March is National Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, a time to shed light on a group of common, and often serious, bleeding disorders. When something is wrong with your blood, it affects your overall health. The human body needs all of its blood clotting proteins and platelets operating correctly to form a blood clot strong enough […]
Read MoreWhen You Should Go To Urgent Care
There is never a good time to suffer an injury or illness. It can be especially unsettling when you need immediate medical attention and your primary doctor is unavailable. Emergency rooms must take patients with life-threatening illnesses or injuries first, so patients with non life-threatening medical issues will have a long wait. That is when […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Diagnostic Imaging
Diagnostic imaging is a versatile and valuable technology that allows doctors see what’s going on inside the body. These tests send forms of energy (x-rays, sound waves, radioactive particles or magnetic fields) through the body. The type of imaging a doctor uses depends on the symptoms and the part of the body being examined. From […]
Read MoreTips for Staying Active During the Winter
Old Man Winter is upon us. Daylight hours are in short supply, temperatures drop and for many of us, so do our activity levels. But even though the weather is a little frightful, staying active to keep your mind sharp and your body feeling good is still important to your overall health. The physical benefits […]
Read MoreManaging Diabetes During the Holidays
Each November, American Diabetes Month is observed to draw attention to diabetes and its effects on millions of Americans. And each November, millions of Americans plunge straight into a holiday season full of festivities, travel and parties. For people with diabetes, finding ways to stay within a normal routine, yet still enjoy holiday treats, can […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Regular Mammograms
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) and America is thinking pink. The team at Charles River Medical Associates is doing its part to support BCAM by spreading the word about early detection through regular mammograms. A mammogram takes an x-ray picture of the breast, but it safely works at much lower radiation doses […]
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