Most people don’t even know they have HPV. Fortunately, there's a lot you can do as adults and parents now to help prevent HPV infections.
Category: Healthy Living
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FAQ: What Causes Cancer and More
Glacial Ridge Health System answers your cancer questions, including whether you need a second opinion for cancer diagnosis and what causes cancer.
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Healthy Thyroid = Healthy Body
The thyroid gland relies on iodine in foods to function and produce hormones. Learn about symptoms and treatment for an underactive thyroid or overactive thyroid.
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Benefits of Family Medicine for YOU — Whatever the Size of Your Family
The family medicine doctors at Glacial Ridge Health System are specialists who are highly skilled and qualified to treat a variety of healthcare conditions for all ages.
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Food Swaps for a Healthier Child
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
