Back-to-school is a milestone in every child’s life. Whether they’re heading to pre-K or high school, help them make better food choices for lunch and snacks.
Category: Healthy Living
Pay attention to your prostate!
A PSA test can detect prostate cancer early. Learn more. The medical staff at Glacial Ridge Health System know how important it is and encourage regular screening.
When a Mini Stroke Isn’t Mini After All
They weren't signs of stoke since they went away, right, or were they? Glacial Ridge Hospital is an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital equipped to diagnose and treat strokes and mini-strokes.
Shoe Shopping Advice for Back-to-School
With the end of summer quickly approaching, the time has come to prepare for back-to-school shopping. Here are some tips to help with shoe shopping - the best quality, fit, and more.
How to Prevent and Treat 3 Common Foot Problems of Summer
Dry heels, blisters, and ingrown toenails (plus corns and calluses) are common foot conditions, but they don’t have to be yours! Podiatrist Dr. Redding has advice.
1 in 4 Adults Has a Silent Liver Disease
Many people think that only heavy drinkers get liver disease—not true. If diagnosed early, chronic liver disease can be treated and managed.
Check Your Kids’ Health Exams Off Your Back-to-School List
Rather than wait for the back-to-school rush, schedule appointments soon for annual exams, sports physicals, and vaccinations - even for college students.
Exhausted by Summer Heat
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke can be dangerous! Here are the symptoms of each and some tips from Tom Pahl, PA-C, for our hot summer days. Bonus download.
Men’s Health Guide
Mens health screenings at Glacial Ridge Health System can detect prostate cancer, skin cancer and other conditions. Download this guide to know when to schedule exams and preventative screenings based on your age and health risks.
4 Common Carcinogens That Are Too Close to Home
What is radon gas and how to protect yourself from other cancer-causing carcinogens at home? Glacial Ridge Health System provides the answers.