Women, Remember to Take Care of Yourselves #NWHW
May 15, 2021
Mountain Pacific
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), two out of every three caregivers in this country are women. Being a caregiver means providing regular care to children, adults or people who have chronic illnesses or disabilities. While being a caregiver is often fulfilling and rewarding, it can also take a physical and […]
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Pneumococcal Disease in Adults – What Is It? How Does It Spread? Part 1
May 6, 2021
Mountain Pacific
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) pneumococcal pneumonia causes 150,000 hospitalizations each year in the United States. In 2018 alone, pneumococcal meningitis and bacteremia killed nearly 3,500 people. While pneumococcal disease in adults often ranges from mild to serious, the disease can be deadly. However, the disease is preventable. Two vaccines […]
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Defeat Diabetes with Diabetes-Friendly Recipes
April 22, 2021
Mountain Pacific
One in three American adults is at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, a serious disease that can lead to complications like kidney failure, heart disease, stroke, blindness and even amputations. Type 2 diabetes prevention and management means knowing what affects the sugar levels in your blood. In addition to regular, mild exercise, a healthy […]
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