Insurance Open Enrollment FAQ
The Open Enrollment Period started November 15, 2014, which means it’s time to shop for the healthcare insurance you will have for 2015. Last year, Nevada had a rough rollout of its first Health Insurance Marketplace (also known as the healthcare exchange). But with Healthcare.gov now backing the Nevada’s healthcare exchange, officials promise this year […]
Protect the Largest Organ in Your Body – Your Skin
Are you working on your summer tan? Are you applying sunscreen early and often? Remember – skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the US, higher than breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer combined. Each year, close to 3.5 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the US. What can you […]
1 in 20 People will be Diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer in Their Lifetime
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month. Why does colorectal cancer need a whole month of awareness? Because it is the third most common cancer in both men and women and the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Recently a report from the CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians estimated that 136,830 […]
Free Healthcare Clinic in April
Remote Access Medical® (RAM) will be offering a free clinic April 11 – 13 at Hug High School, featuring free dental (including exams and fillings), vision (exam and glasses), and general medical care. RAM has held over 700 mobile clinics across the world, seeking to provide “competent and compassionate healthcare to those who are impoverished, isolated, […]
Know the Signs of a Heart Attack – It Might Just Save Your Life
Heart Attack Symptoms: Discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach. Shortness of breath with or without chest pain. Breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness. […]
Lifestyle Changes To Keep You From Being A Statistic
Heart disease by the numbers: Heart disease claims one million lives in the U.S. each year and is the number one cause of death for both men and women. Every 33 seconds, someone dies from cardiovascular disease in the U.S. Over 920,000 Americans will have a heart attack this year, half of which will occur […]
Know Your Thyroid
Did you know that thyroid disease is more common that heart disease or diabetes? Your thyroid produces thyroid hormone, which controls the metabolism of every cell, tissue and organ in your body. Too little or too much thyroid hormone can affect your body in adverse ways. If you have too much, your body’s systems speed […]
This Phone App May Just Save Your Life
You’re out running solo on a trail when you slip and fall and find yourself injured. What do you do? If you have the American Heart Association Pocket First Aid app, you can watch a video, look at illustrations and figure out what you need to do until help can reach you. The app covers […]
Smart Phone Apps Can Help You Quit Smoking
Looking for support as you try to stop smoking? Both iTunes and Android offer several “Quit Smoking” applications that will help you set a plan to quit, show how much money you’re saving and, most importantly, give feedback on how your health is improved by giving up tobacco.
People with Prediabetes Have 50% Higher Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke
An estimated 79 million Americans have prediabetes, meaning they have blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. What can you do if your sugar levels are high? Weight, exercise and food are the key factors. Try losing 7% of your body weight, exercising 30 minutes […]
