5 Common Outdoor Health Risks
With the amount of outside activity that happens during the warmer months while kids are out of school, it’s no surprise that emergency room visits increase in the summertime. This month, we’re discussing a few common outdoor mishaps and how to prevent and protect yourself and your children from them. Summer Safety Five common outdoor…
Food Allergy Awareness Week
May 10-16 is National Food Allergy Awareness Week, a chance to educate others on the realities of living with a food allergy. Approximately 15-32 million Americans have food allergies, including 6 million children! Unlike food intolerances or sensitivities, food allergies are caused when your immune system incorrectly labels the proteins in certain foods as “damaging.”…
COVID-19 Myths vs. Facts
New information about COVID-19 is released daily. And with social media, anyone has a platform to share news, whether it is true or not. It can be overwhelming to try to filter through everything that’s out there. That’s why we’re taking a look at a few popular COVID-19 theories circulating the internet and seeing what’s…
Brain Awareness Week
March 16th through the 22nd is Brain Awareness Week! This global campaign started 25 years ago as an education initiative to raise awareness for brain health and science. In honor of Brain Awareness Week, we’re sharing interesting information about the human brain and the reasons why it’s important to protect it. Fun facts The brain…
The Colony ER Hospital COVID-19 Updates
As a responsible healthcare provider, it is crucial to keep our customers and staff up to date with the most relevant information regarding the Corona Virus. Here is what we know and do not know as of this information release. 1. The novel coronavirus, now called SARS-CoV-2, causes the disease COVID-19. The virus was first…
Keep Your Eye on the Prize
A study for the CDC showed that an estimated 61 million adults in the US are at risk for vision loss, but only 50% had seen an eye doctor in the past year. We only have one pair of eyes, so let’s take care of them! This month, we’re sharing the ways you can keep…
Clean up your diet in 2020
Start this year on a fresh foot by saying goodbye to old eating habits and implementing a cleaner, healthier way of life. Whether your new year resolution is to lose weight or just feel better, eating a balanced diet can go a long way. A healthy diet focuses on fruits, whole grains, vegetables, and protein,…
Safety Tips for Traveling this Holiday Season
The holidays are upon us! It can be easy to lose sight of practicality when we’re swept up in the excitement of our holiday plans. But, thinking ahead and planning accordingly can help everything run smoother. Before you hit the roads for the holidays, review these helpful tips to keep you and your loved ones…
Lung Cancer Awareness
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month; four weeks dedicated to raising awareness of the seriousness of lung cancer and its risk factors. Although the number of new lung cancer cases has dropped in recent years, along with the rate of smoking, lung cancer is still the deadliest cancer among both men and women in the…
Join the Fight Against Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! This month is a time to gather information, share your stories, and show support for those affected by the disease. In honor of the 1.38 million new cases annually, and in memory of the 458,000 deaths each year, we’re encouraging people everywhere raise awareness about breast cancer in October.…