While we all look forward to having fun in the sun, people of all ages should be cautious of heat-related illnesses during the heat of summer. Health problems such as cardiovascular, lung, or kidney disease; being on several prescription medications at the same time; taking
Men’s Health Week is June 12-18, 2023. The goal of men’s health week is to increase the awareness of preventable health problems, urge men and boys to take charge of their overall health by implementing healthy living decisions and encourage early detection and treatment of
Did you know? 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. Having 5 or more sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma. An estimated 3.6 million cases of Basal Cell Carcinoma are diagnosed in the U.S each year. More people are
High blood pressure or Hypertension is when your blood pressure, the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels, is consistently too high. When left untreated, the damage that high blood pressure does to your circulatory system is a significant contributing
Cox HealthPlans (CHP) is committed to ensuring that members have access to and receive primary care and behavioral health services in a timely manner. Standards are also in place for telephone access to member services. CHP monitors access through a variety of measures, including appointment
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), keeping your brain healthy can help lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias which affect memory, thinking and the ability to perform daily activities. Check out these tips for boosting brain wellness: Stay mentally active.
CoxHealth recently announced plans to build a new “super clinic” in Branson just west of the Branson RecPlex. The clinic will include primary care, urgent care, occupational medicine and specialty care, and will also offer radiology and laboratory services. This exciting expansion is expected to
Choosing a primary care provider (PCP) is an important step in managing your health, and it might be easier than you think. People who have a PCP they see each year are much more likely to receive the care they need to stay healthy. PCPs
How is your vision health? Only a comprehensive dilated eye exam with an eye care professional can reveal how healthy your eyes are. Adults ages 40 and over are at higher risk for developing eye disease, such as glaucoma, diabetic eye disease and age-related macular
The start of a new year can be a good time to check your medicine cabinet and safely dispose of old or unused prescription medications. The best way to dispose of most unused or expired medicines (including controlled substances and opioids) is to drop off
