6 Questions for… Recognizing Alzheimer’s Disease November 18, 2020 5 Questions Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia frequently recognized by its hallmark forgetfulness. But Alzheimer’s is a degenerative brain disease that - different from standard age-related memory problems - starts a decade or more before symptoms of cognitive impairment appear. In this edition of our ‘5 Questions’ series, we’ll look at six (yes, more than… Read More
Insurance: What’s the Difference Between ‘Accepted’ and ‘In-Network’ Insurance? November 13, 2020 Best Neighbors Ever We know that health insurance is a complicated topic and we work hard to try to be informative about health insurance in general and transparent about our specific billing policies. We’ve covered information you should know before purchasing health insurance, but we’re excited to now be in-network with several insurance companies! Since we know that… Read More
Rad Tech Week November 10, 2020 Meet Your Neighbors 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… Read More
First Aid for Someone Who is Having a Seizure November 2, 2020 Dr. Mom & Dr. Dad 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… Read More
The Importance of Liver Health October 27, 2020 Health & Wellness 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… Read More
What is the Difference Between a Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest? October 22, 2020 Health & Wellness 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… Read More
Organizing Your Medical Info For Emergencies October 8, 2020 5 Questions 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… Read More
The Importance of Getting Your Flu Shot October 2, 2020 Current Events “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… Read More
Women’s Health & Fitness Day September 30, 2020 Health & Wellness 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… Read More
Kids Take Over the Kitchen – Teaching Healthy Cooking to Help Combat Childhood Obesity September 13, 2020 Dr. Mom & Dr. Dad 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… Read More