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Stroke Awareness and Mental Health Tips That May Improve Your Wellness

May is a designated time for many important health observances, making it the perfect opportunity to refocus on your overall wellness and prioritize healthier habits. An important part of improving your health means paying attention to both your physical and mental well-being. And this month, there are two major health...

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Kristin Whipple, CNM, IBCLC Joins Jackson Purchase Medical Group

Jackson Purchase Medical Group today announced that Kristin Whipple, certified nurse midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, has joined its staff and will be offering maternity care including lactation consulting to patients in Mayfield and the surrounding region. “We are so excited to welcome Kristin to our team of women’s...

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National Nutrition Month: Five Tips to Help You Fuel for the Future

March is National Nutrition Month®, an annual campaign driven by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that focuses on the importance of making informed food choices, developing sound eating habits and maintaining regular physical activity. This year’s theme is “Fuel for the Future” – a great reminder that the food...

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National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Is It Your Time for a Colonoscopy?

By Dr. Ruben Cuadrado, Gastroenterologist The '80s and '90s were a legendary time for cinema, with the release of some of the most well-known movies to date, including Thelma & Louise, Forrest Gump, Clueless, Space Jam, Titanic and the list goes on. But if these renowned pieces of pop culture were introduced...

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National Heart Month: Four Easy Ways to Show Your Heart Some Love

We often associate the month of February with hearts because of Valentine’s Day. However, there is another reason we should think of hearts in February – it’s American Heart Month, a designated time to advocate for cardiovascular health and raise awareness about heart disease. According to the Centers for Disease...

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New Year, New You: Four Tips for a Healthy Start to 2023

By Sheena Dover, MD The beginning of a new year symbolizes a fresh start and, for many of us, it provides a renewed focus on our overall health and wellbeing. That’s why so many of us set New Year’s resolutions intended to improve our wellness. Turning the page on the calendar...

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‘Tis the Season to be Healthy: Maintaining Your Physical and Mental Well-Being During the Holidays

The holiday season is finally here, ringing with the joy of visiting family and friends, attending festive parties, exchanging gifts, sharing delicious meals and giving back to charitable causes. It’s “the most wonderful time of the year” as they say. Unfortunately, though – for many of us – this time...

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Diabetes: What You Need to Know

By Marty Odom, MD Diabetes is a chronic health condition that impacts how your body turns food into energy and causes blood sugar levels to rise to abnormally high levels. As the seventh leading cause of death, diabetes is one of the most common – and dangerous – health issues in...

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