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By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
Updated August 2023
We all feel stressed at one time or another. It is a normal and even healthy reaction to a variety of circumstances that happen in our daily life, a big life change or other traumatic events such as a pandemic or a natural disaster. Stress is a part of being human. However, stress continuing for weeks, months or beyond can become a chronic condition that contributes to many … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
February 22, 2022
February is the shortest month, but in many parts of the country, it can also be one of the coldest. What better way to start a chilly day than with a piping hot breakfast? This February, we are celebrating National Hot Breakfast Month by encouraging you to take the extra time to enjoy breakfast. This morning meal is arguably the most important (and most delicious) meal of the … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
February 9, 2022
The Super Bowl is an event known for friends, football and, of course, food—but the festivities are not known for being healthy. It’s easy to see that bowl of chips and the seven-layer dip and think, I’ll just have a few. And don’t get us started on the desserts! Those brownies the neighbor made are to die for! Seem familiar? But indulging in the fat, salt and … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
January 27, 2022
Eating healthy isn’t always easy, especially when on the go, living with picky eaters or living on a budget. But it is possible—with a little research and pre-planning.
Eating healthier can lead to a longer, healthier life for you and your family and reduce your risk of chronic conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and more.
Creating new habits and identifying problem foods in your current diet … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
December 20, 2021
It’s almost time to ring in the new year! Have you thought about what 2022 will look like for you? It’s natural to start off the New Year thinking about goals you will set and changes you would like to make. About 70 percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, but only about eight percent of those people follow through. The key is to choose meaningful resolutions that … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
December 2, 2021
When people struggle to feel the holiday cheer, that struggle often stems from the pressure and stress the holiday season can bring. If you are not feeling all that cheerful, here are three tips to better manage holiday stress and focus more on the joy and festivities of the season.
1. Be realistic about family expectations and your budget.
If we … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
October 19, 2021
October is American Pharmacists Month, and October 17-23 is National Pharmacy Week. This is a great opportunity to thank our pharmacists for the important role they play in our health and our care. Pharmacists are a readily available resource who can answer questions about medications, vaccinations and much more.
Mountain-Pacific Quality Health sat down with one of our own pharmacists, … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
October 5, 2021
Mental illness affects about one in every five adults in the United States. The isolation and feelings of loneliness prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic have caused the number of new mental health cases to rise. Chances are, you know someone who is struggling with their mental health. It could be a family member, a neighbor, your child’s teacher, a coworker or a … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Pacific Quality Health
July 8, 2021
Though you use our eyes every day, how much do you know about keeping your eyes healthy and your vision clear? Here are some tips to help you see your best.
1. Routinely see an eye doctor.
Even if you feel like you can see just fine, you could have eye problems and not know it. Many eye diseases do not … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Pacific Quality Health
July 1, 2021
Hot flashes, fatigue and weak bones are usually symptoms of menopause in women. However, as men age, their testosterone levels go down, and they can have some of the same symptoms—which can lead to severe health issues. This drop in testosterone often affects men ages 40 to 55 and is sometimes referred to as male menopause or hypogonadism.
As we round out … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
Updated May 12, 2023
Memorial Day is a day to honor those in the military who died while serving their country. Many people observe the holiday by spending time with family and friends, watching a parade or visiting a cemetery. For many, the holiday also marks the unofficial start of summer. Along with the sunny weather and outdoor fun comes more exposure to ultraviolet … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
May 18, 2021
High blood pressure, or (hypertension), affects 75 million Americans. Left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to dangerous complications, including heart disease, heart attacks and strokes. The good news is high blood pressure is treatable and can be managed with a visit to your doctor and some lifestyle changes.
Here are six tips to help manage your blood pressure:
1. Get active!… Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
May 14, 2021
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), two out of every three caregivers in this country are women. Being a caregiver means providing regular care to children, adults or people who have chronic illnesses or disabilities. While being a caregiver is often fulfilling and rewarding, it can also take a physical and mental toll, creating increased … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
April 22, 2021
One in three American adults is at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, a serious disease that can lead to complications like kidney failure, heart disease, stroke, blindness and even amputations. Type 2 diabetes prevention and management means knowing what affects the sugar levels in your blood. In addition to regular, mild exercise, a healthy diet is a big part of healthy … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Pacific Quality Health
June 24, 2020
Communities across the country are emerging from COVID-19 stay-at-home orders at different rates, leaving many concerned about keeping older residents and other high-risk community members safe.
June is National Safety Month, an annual observance that spotlights safety in the workplace. This year, on-the-job safety is especially focused on good health. While feeling as safe as possible at work is … Read the rest
How to Create Meaningful Interactions with a Person Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s DiseaseBy Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
June 16, 2020
Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain in a way that creates memory loss, difficulty thinking and changes to a person’s behavior. This disease becomes a greater risk in people over the age of 65 and affects more than five million Americans. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and according to the Alzheimer’s Association,
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
June 10, 2020
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition caused by experiencing or seeing a traumatic event. While it is natural to be upset or have trouble sleeping, most people start to feel better after a few weeks or a month or two. People who are still suffering symptoms after … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
May 19, 2020
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called a silent killer, because you can have high blood pressure and not know it. Deaths related to high blood pressure continue to rise in the United States, and worldwide, high blood pressure affects nearly one in every three adults. For Blood Pressure Education Month this month, let’s learn some of the blood pressure … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
May 10, 2020
Every year, Mother’s Day marks the start of National Women’s Health Week. Led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health (OWH), the annual observance is a reminder for women to make good health a priority. This year for National Women’s Health Week, OWH focuses on how to stay healthy during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Tony King, PharmD
Director of Pharmacy Programs, Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
May 1, 2020
A lot has changed in the pharmacy world in the past few years, but nothing has spurred as much change as the past few weeks. However, one of the most respected and accessible health care professionals continues to be available to assist you in your times of need.… Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
April 29, 2020
Our health care systems are flooded with people who have the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) or are experiencing symptoms and need to get tested. So what should you do if you need to get in to see a doctor for non-COVID-19 reasons? Or what if you or a loved one has a health emergency amid the outbreak?… Read the rest
Watch Out for Scams during the COVID-19 PandemicBy Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
April 24, 2020
As most of the world takes protective measures against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), an ugly side of humanity is emerging to take advantage of our vulnerabilities. Scammers are developing new and sophisticated attempts to steal personally identifiable information (PII), extract bank account and routing numbers, hack into virtual conference calls and deploy destructive viruses into computers.… Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
April 22, 2020
For some of us, uncertainty, isolation and fear are the toughest part of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). The disease has caused waves of panic, as people rush to stores to stock up on supplies, clearing shelves and bringing about nationwide shortages of disinfecting wipes, toilet paper and other household essentials.
It’s not surprising a pandemic makes people feel helpless … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
April 17, 2020
“Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear scrubs.”
It’s a phrase that has been popping up all over social media and elsewhere on the Internet, usually accompanied by a photo of a health care worker. Other pictures show health care workers after long shifts, their faces lined, bruised or sometimes even cut by wearing personal protective equipment … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
April 17, 2020
It’s National Minority Health Month. This national effort brings awareness to the importance of physical, mental and emotional wellness, no matter your race, gender, age or where you live. Amid COVID-19 shelter-in-place and stay-at-home orders, focusing on good health for all of us is exactly what we need right now.… Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
April 15, 2020
April is Cancer Control Month. What does cancer control mean?
“Cancer control” focuses on preventing cancer (reducing the number of people who get cancer), avoiding complications (side effects or conditions that happen or get worse because of cancer or treatment) and lowering mortality rates (helping people survive cancer).… Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
April 10, 2020
As the global pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) seeps into most corners of the world, stress levels are on the rise. Beginning March 2020, professional sporting events, amusement parks, concerts, weddings, schools and childcare facilities closed, and state and federal governments implemented physical distancing and—for several states—shelter-in-place orders. For millions of people, ways of life changed overnight, finances were … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
April 3, 2020
As the number of positive novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continues to rise around the world, it’s important to understand the role we all play in slowing the spread of the disease. Practicing prevention eases the burden on the health care system and allows scientists time to develop a vaccine to protect us against the virus.… Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
March 30, 2020
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recommends the average person should consume about 2,000 calories a day. This can change, depending on your age, gender and physical activity, but this general guideline ensures you have enough energy to go about your daily routine, while avoiding too many calories, which can lead to weight gain and health problems.… Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
March 27, 2020
The repeated advice for avoiding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been to practice good hand hygiene. Simply: wash your hands a lot. But what about when it comes to your “stuff?” Is COVID-19 on your clothes? Your cell phone? A counter? A doorknob? The answer is – it certainly could be. So here’s what you should do.… Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
March 23, 2020
Eating a healthier diet is one of the best measures you can take to prevent disease. Diabetes, cancer, heart failure, obesity and so much more can be prevented or managed with diet and exercise. But sometimes foods we think are healthy can be deceiving. So how do you know when foods have the health benefits we need?… Read the rest
by Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
March 9, 2020
We like to think health care professionals are perfect. However, as we all know, “to err is human.” That’s why we all must work together to do our part when it comes to patient safety.
It’s Patient Safety Awareness Week, an opportunity to learn how to protect your health when seeking health care. While health care professionals … Read the rest
It’s hard to quit smoking.
According to the American Cancer Society, smoking is responsible for more than 480,000 deaths every year in this country—or about one in every five deaths. More than 16 million Americans live with a smoking-related disease. And yet, despite these severe impacts on life and health, 34 million Americans still smoke cigarettes.
Why?
Tobacco is both a physical and psychological … Read the rest
One in three American adults is at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, a serious disease that can lead to complications like kidney failure, heart disease, stroke, blindness and even amputations. But type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed with healthy changes to your lifestyle. The first step is learning your risk.
Mountain-Pacific Quality Health is participating in American Diabetes Association Alert Day®. On March … Read the rest
Each year, November officially kicks off the holiday season. November is also American Diabetes Month. Coincidence? Probably not, since the holidays can create challenges for those living with diabetes. So how can you enjoy all the holiday festivities while still keeping your diabetes in check?
These six steps can help you manage your diabetes through Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s:… Read the rest
Be honest with yourself. Are you over weight? Do you smoke? Do you have high blood pressure? Don’t exercise regularly? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you are at a higher risk of stroke.
Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to your brain is interrupted or … Read the rest
Pharmacists do more than just fill prescriptions. They can dispense advice on the medications prescribed, too. Many pharmacies are open late and on weekends, and you don’t need an appointment. You may not consider your pharmacist a vital member of your health care team, but you should—and you can find out why by tuning into Healthy Living for Life.
Join your host Beth Brown and her … Read the rest
While you may not qualify for senior discounts yet, you don’t have to wait to get older to start the fight against getting old. You can start at any age by taking a few steps now to take care of the skin you’re in, so it will last you your lifetime.
Your skin and you is the topic of our next episode of Healthy … Read the rest
Could you be heading for a stroke? Maybe—if you’re overly stressed, overweight or inactive—because these are just a few of the risk factors that could be setting you up for the biggest fall of your life.
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to your brain is interrupted or severely reduced. Brain cells begin to die within minutes.
There are three main types of stroke: transient ischemic … Read the rest
It’s a tough decision. Moving your loved one out of his or her home and into a nursing home is not easy. But when you find a place that feels like a home away from home—a place where caring, compassionate staff have the heart and skills to provide your loved one the care he or she needs—it’s a huge relief.
And now is your chance to … Read the rest
