It’s Rad Tech week! Neighbors Emergency Center has amazing Rad Techs that help provide the very best in emergency care for our patients. But you may be asking yourself… what IS a Rad Tech? What does a Rad Tech do? Rad Tech stands for Radiologic Technologist. Rad Techs are health care professionals who operate the…
November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, and since 65 million people around the world – including 3.4 million in the US – have epilepsy, it’s likely that at some point in your life you will know someone with epilepsy, and possibly witness a seizure. Whether it’s a family member or friend, or a situation you witness…
Despite the fact that your liver is approximately the size of a football and one of your most important organs (you can’t live for a week without it!), many people don’t give it a second thought – until it’s not functioning optimally. Your liver helps to metabolize your food, remove toxins from your body, adjust…
October is Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month. Did you know that sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and a heart attack are not the same things? Because the cause of sudden cardiac arrest is different, it should be treated differently. In both instances, fast action can help save lives so it’s important to recognize the symptoms and take…
When someone is having a health emergency, it is often difficult to think clearly and decide on the best course of action. In the action that is unfolding, it is easy to forget the important information that the medical and facility staff may need to know in order to provide the best possible treatment. Information…
“It’s time to get your flu shot!” You’re probably used to hearing those words every year about this time. There are many reasons why getting your flu shot is important every year, but even more so this year during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ll explain why the flu shot is important, and how it can keep…
National Women’s Health and Fitness Day is observed on the last Wednesday in September every year. Most years, it is observed with large local fitness events to encourage community support of your personal health journey. This year will look a little different but as your neighborhood health resource, we want to encourage you on your…
It’s Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day, right in the middle of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Childhood obesity is a prevalent issue in the US and places children at risk for poor health throughout life. One of the best ways to combat childhood obesity and its lifelong effects is to establish healthy eating habits…
01Are cleaning and sanitization being adjusted to prevent the spread of disease?You will likely need to adjust your sanitation process to include deep cleaning that is performed regularly while the building is empty in order to clean the building of any potentially lingering virus (or other communicable diseases). You may also need to consider plans…
The first week of September marks National Childhood Injury Prevention week. Injury is the leading cause of death in children, but the good news is that the majority of childhood injuries are preventable. Here are some of the biggest injury categories, and tips to keep your kids safe: When teaching children to cook, give them…