Mask wearing has become a much debated topic since the coronavirus pandemic began in the United States. Initially, the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) did not recommend mask use for the general public in an effort to conserve them for …

The month of July brings warmer temperatures, outdoor gatherings, sports, and lots of outdoor play time by the pool or lake. With all the time spent outdoors in the squelching heat, it’s important to remember to take precautions to prevent dehydration, which can lead to heat exhaustion or ev…

Summertime is here and down here in the South, it is hot. With summer come more opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors.

Spring has sprung and the desire to run, ride bikes and play outside has consumed our children. I imagine the desire to get outside is stronger than ever for most, including myself, with all that has been going on in our nation and the world.

Living through a pandemic is hopefully a once in a lifetime thing for most of us. Since we are all in uncharted waters, it creates a lot of stress and uncertainty during this time. Many of us are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, fearful and depressed. It’s certainly OK for us to have these feel…

In the United States, there are more than 115,000 people waiting for an organ transplant. However, there are only about 8,000 deceased organ donors each year.

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March is recognized as National Nutrition Month. Nutrition month is a nutrition education and information campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical acti…

Most of us have had a cut or wound at some point in our lives. Our body typically takes care of our wounds on its own and they heal up within a few weeks. However, that is not the case for everyone. Wounds that are present for eight weeks without any signs of healing are considered to be chr…

Heart disease can happen at any age. Higher rates of obesity and high blood pressure in younger people are putting them at risk for heart disease earlier in life than ever before. With February being Heart Health Month, it’s the perfect time to raise awareness for starting heart-healthy habi…

February is National Heart Disease Awareness Month, commonly referred to as American Heart Month. It’s the perfect time to learn about your risk for heart disease and the steps you need to take now to help your heart. 

We all know that germs are literally everywhere. Just because something looks clean, it does not mean that it is germ-free.

January is often viewed as a new beginning, a time for creative resolutions and passionate pledges to embrace health.

November is National Hospice/Palliative Care Month, a time to raise awareness about care for people coping with life-limiting illness.

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. The theme for Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day 2019 is Family and Diabetes. Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day is a campaign run by the International Diabetes Federation. Its goal is to raise awareness of the impact t…

Flu season is upon us again, which means it’s time to think about protecting ourselves and loved ones from the flu. In the United States, 36,000 people die a year from the flu and more than 200,000 are hospitalized.

Despite the 90-plus degree weather we are still experiencing here in good ole Tennessee, autumn is officially here.

August is recognized across America as National Breastfeeding Month. Throughout the month, people around the world bring awareness to celebrate the benefits of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is proven to save lives by protecting babies from life-threatening infections and illnesses. 

The sun is shining and it is still quite hot out, but the children of the Henry County School System are getting back into the swing of school. The nursing department for the 2019-20 school year includes the following people:

The former president and general manager of a group of Paris radio stations was presented with a distinguished service award by the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters last week.

School’s out and kids are involved in endless summer fun and activities. Summertime is a great break, but it can also bring about a wide array of injuries in children such as tick bites, bee stings, nosebleeds, wounds and more. Being educated, prepared, and having a first aid kit readily ava…

Who doesn’t love a beautiful fireworks display? However, many forget fireworks are very dangerous and can cause serious injuries, including death, if not used properly.

The number of emergency room visits in the United States has risen gradually through the years.

Summer break is here and the desire to run, walk, play, garden, hike, and so much more outside is high. However, before you or your children take a stroll outside you’ll want to protect yourself and loved ones from ticks that often lurk in tall grass, wooded areas and thick brush.

Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease. It typically starts out as a high fever accompanied by cough, runny nose, red watery eyes, diarrhea and ear infections. A rash of tiny red spots breaks out about three to five days after the onset of symptoms. 

Spring is in full bloom and warm weather has arrived. I’m not sure about you, but I am quite happy for the warm weather and the beautiful sunshine of these spring Tennessee days.

Pre-diabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. It is a condition that raises a person’s risk for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Almost all people who develop type 2 diabetes d…

April is National Stress Awareness Month. Stress can be debilitating and it can cause and/or exacerbate health problems. Stress does not discriminate — nobody is immune to stress.

Heart Health month in February was a good time to raise awareness about heart disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. 

National Heart Disease Awareness Month, commonly referred to as American Heart Month, just wrapped up.

Heart Health month in February was a good time to raise awareness about heart disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. 

National Heart Disease Awareness Month, commonly referred to as American Heart Month, just wrapped up.

Our mobility tends to decline as we age. This decline may be because of chronic diseases or a general loss of muscle strength and flexibility from lack of physical activity.

The year 2018 has come and gone, and the year 2019 is officially here. Let me just say, now is a great time to put that new resolution of being kind into practice.

It’s holiday time again — time for visiting family, holiday parties and buffet-style meals.

Although we rarely think about the 17,000 breaths we take every day, they are critical for our survival. Every cell in our bodies needs oxygen to live. Problems affecting your respiratory health can lead to labored and difficult breathing and a serious decrease in the ability to perform ever…

Opioid abuse and misuse has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. Opioids are a class of drug that includes common prescription medications such as hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine and fentanyl as well as illegal substances such as heroin. 

September is National Head Lice Prevention Month. The National Pediculosis Association (NPA) will be kicking off its 21st annual All Out Comb Out lice prevention campaign. The NPA focuses on informing the community about prevention and safe control of head lice before outbreaks occur. 

The sun is shining and it is still very hot out, but the children of the Henry County School System are getting back into the swing of school. The nursing department for the 2018-19 school year includes the following people:

Many people struggle with knowing exactly when they need to see a doctor, what type of doctor they need to see and what type setting they need in order to address their medical issues. 

Summertime is here, and down here in the South, it is hot. With summer comes more opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors.

Preventable injuries are the No. 1 killer of kids in the United States. Throughout the world, almost 1 million children die of an injury each year, with most of these tragedies being preventable.

When someone you love has Alzheimer’s disease, it can be confusing, frustrating and overwhelming not only for the person, but also for the entire family. Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. The Centers for Disease Control and …

With summertime comes trips to the beach, long days spent at the pool or lake, summer camps, and days spent playing out in the sun with friends and family. As much as we all love the sunshine, we have to remember to protect our skin from the dangers of the sun.