Halloween is exciting! Costumes, parties, trick-or-treating, and of course, CANDY! Parents love to see their children get caught up in the excitement, but some worry about the sugar overload and want to create a healthier [...]
Swing Bed is a Medicare program that allows patients to receive skilled care services once they no longer require acute hospitalization. Swing Bed allows extra time for the patient to recuperate before returning home. The [...]
It is estimated that 80% of our learning occurs visually. Vision develops from birth until kindergarten age. At birth we can only see objects clearly 8-10 inches from our face. This gradually improves as the [...]
Short answer, Yes! However, make sure is it a high-quality vitamin to get benefits. Even if you consider yourself a healthy eater, its probable that you don’t get the necessary nutrients in the proper amounts. [...]
The last several Medical Minutes focused on skin cancers that are often caused by exposure to sun. Since it is neither practical nor healthy to completely avoid sun exposure (remember sun exposure is needed for [...]
Vitamin D, also known as calciferol, is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods and added to others. It is also produced by cholesterol when sunlight strikes your skin. It is estimated [...]
In last week’s Medical Minute, Dr. Anderson described the symptoms and disease process of osteoarthritis. Several interventions were mentioned to alleviate the pain and debility associated with osteoarthritis, including physical activity. Unfortunately, the pain associated [...]
The FAMC Therapy Department provides therapy to people of all ages including infants and children. Services can be provided in our outpatient clinic or in partnership with State’s Birth to Three program and the Faulkton [...]
Unintentional injury deaths are approximately 50% higher in rural areas than in urban areas. This is due, in part, to greater risk of death from motor vehicle crashes and opioid overdoses. In addition, rural EMS services [...]
It is estimated that 50-70 million Americans suffer from sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation may be a result of too little sleep or poor-quality sleep. Approximately 60% of adults report difficulty falling or staying asleep at [...]
With the warmer months quickly approaching, you will see more and more children and adults on their bikes. It is a fun and safe way to get outside with your family and friends. However, with [...]
More than 50,000 Americans will die from colorectal cancer each year, even though it often can be prevented. If colon cancer is found at the earliest stages, the 5-year survival rate is 90%. Survival is [...]
Vaping, Juuling, e-cigarettes, and other electronic delivery systems were initially developed to be a safer alternative to smoking in adults. Unfortunately, over the last few years, there has been a sudden surge in use in [...]
Smoking causes heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. Smokers have 2 to 4 times more risk of a heart attack than nonsmokers. Secondhand smoke also increases the risk of developing [...]
The last three medical minutes have addressed risk factors associated with heart disease: cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes. The following two medical minutes will address two additional risk factors: smoking and vaping. It’s important to decrease [...]
Diabetes is now found in over 10% of the adult population in the United States. More than 1 in 3 Americans have pre-diabetes (based on blood sugar testing). Many people who have diabetes or pre-diabetes [...]
My blood pressure is up…. How high is too high? Hypertension or high blood pressure commonly occurs as people age. Nearly half (50%) of all adults in the United States have hypertension (and many of [...]
Do you know YOUR risk for heart disease? Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Many risk factors for developing hardening of the arteries of the heart have been identified. [...]
The Faulk County Cancer Support Group (FCCSG) was formed in 2007 by a group of FAMC Employees who saw the need to have a local resource and support for individuals and caregivers who are dealing [...]
What is Alzheimer's? Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause [...]
