Opioid addiction is a serious and growing problem, especially in rural communities like those we serve in North Carolina. At Compassion Health Care, Inc. (CHC), a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we see firsthand the devastating effects of this epidemic on individuals and families.
Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. The importance of managing your diabetes cannot be overstated, as it can make a significant difference in the overall health and well-being of those living with this condition.
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in all your body’s cells. Your body needs some cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high levels of cholesterol can have negative effects on the body, including an increase in your risk of heart disease.
Sleep is essential for your physical and mental health. It helps your body repair itself, consolidate memories, and regulate your emotions. However, many people find it difficult to get a good night’s sleep. Here are five tips to help you get a better night’s sleep:
Some parents have struggled with the question, “should my child get a COVID-19 vaccine?” since the vaccines were introduced and authorized for our little ones. We get it because many of us are parents as well.
Managing diabetes or prediabetes and reducing the risk of complications like heart disease can help you live a longer, healthier life. Part of managing your diabetes is incorporating a healthy diet, and fiber has been shown to help. Since diabetes can affect just about every part of your body, managing your blood glucose levels, blood pressure, and cholesterol is important.
Is this an annual physical or a wellness exam? That’s a question we hear a lot from our patients at Compassion Health Care, Inc.
On Friday, September 24th, 2021, the CDC announced their recommendation for a booster shot of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in certain populations as well as a booster dose for those individuals in high-risk occupational and institutional settings.
During flu season, getting your flu shot is important, but with Fall around the corner in 2021 and the COVID pandemic to contend with, it’s as important as ever to make sure you are as protected as ever.
According to Safe Kids Worldwide, there are simple steps to safe medicine storage to put medicine out of sight and out of reach of children.
