1 in 8 Women Get Breast Cancer: Reduce Your Risk
Although researchers have found some genetic, or inherited, causes of breast cancer, the cause of most cases is unknown. According to Mayo Clinic, preventing breast cancer begins with understanding the risk factors that you can control. Things like your diet …
Keep Your Teens Safe During Homecoming!
Going to the homecoming dance is an exciting experience for high school students, but many parents worry about their teens’ safety at such events. You might be concerned about the possibility of underage drinking, drugs, teen drivers, drunk driving and …
What You Should Know About Colorectal Cancer
Of cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading killer in the United States. Colorectal cancer can occur in the colon or the rectum. The colon is the large intestine that leads into the passageway, …
Categories: Cancer Care
Tags: colon, colorectal cancer, FL, Hudson, rectum, Regional Medical Center, risk factors
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Prostate Cancer Screening: Four Things You Need to Know
Prostate cancer is a disease that affects about one in six men, so early detection is essential. Screening helps in detecting cancer early on, when treatment will be most effective. However, there a few things you should know about …
Harm-Free Household Handiwork
While you turn your house into a home with projects, remodeling, and maintenance, keep these safety tips in mind. Electricity: When you are working with electricity, call a professional. In most places, it is against the law to work with …
Categories: Emergency Care
Tags: climb, emergency, ER, FL, home, house, Hudson, ladder, light bulb, Regional Medical Center, repairs, roof, safety
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5 Quick Ways to Prevent Injury at Work
Unless your job is a stunt driver or shark diver, you probably feel pretty safe when you go to work each day. Most jobs present little risk to employees. However, in every job, the possibility of injury does exist. A …
It Takes Two: Safety Tips for Motorcyclists and Those Sharing the Road with Them
Hitting the open road on two wheels gives you a sense of freedom, flying down the highway. While motorcycles can be fun and exciting, safety considerations are paramount. People riding motorcycles and people driving cars, trucks, and SUVs need to …
Categories: Emergency Care, Main
Tags: accident, automobile, car, driving, FL, Hudson, motorcycle, Regional Medical Center, safety, vehicle
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Cholesterol 101: Understanding the Numbers and Treatments
Cholesterol is a necessary part of the human body. There are “good” and “bad” types of cholesterol. Distinguishing between the two will help you make healthy lifestyle choices. Your body produces some cholesterol while the rest comes from foods that …
Categories: Cardiac Health
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Eliminating Burn Hazards at Home
Burns and fires in the home happen often, but many of these instances can be prevented. Practice fire safety so you don’t get burned, and make your home safe from burn hazards. Whole Home: Turn off appliances when not in …
Categories: Emergency Care
Tags: burns, fire, Florida, Hudson, prevention, Regional Medical Center, safety
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6 Ways to Protect Yourself from a Slip and Fall
Slip-and-fall accidents are the second leading cause of personal injury, and they can result in broken bones, sprains, head injuries and back injuries. In Florida, falls are the number one cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries in the senior population. …
Categories: Emergency Care
Tags: home safety, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, slip-and-fall accidents
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