93% of cervical cancer is preventable and yet it is the 4th most common cancer among women. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and we’re looking at how to minimize your risk of cervical cancer. Cervical Cancer is an overgrowth of cells in the lower part of the uterus (the part that connects to the vagina). Cervical cancer is often…
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Flu season is back. And just because COVID is still here doesn’t mean we can sleep on the flu. Many people thought that the flu went away last year. That was NOT the case. While we did see less flu cases last year, that was due to widespread mask wearing, as well as social distancing. This year, many places have…
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The Delta Variant of COVID-19 is the latest strain to hit the US. This strain is said to be more contagious and more deadly than the prior variants that have plagued not only the United State but the world over the last year. Here are 3 things you need to know about the COVID-19 Delta Variant. 1. More Contagious The…
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May 18, 2021 by Mya Davidson The world took a major turn last year as COVID-19 struck the world causing a huge panic for people around the world. Everyone rushed to get more information and protect themselves against the unknown. In a panic, Americans began to stock up on toilet paper and disinfectant supplies causing a shortage. Social distancing and…
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There are lots of questions about the COVID vaccine and whether it is safe. Here are the facts about the COVID-19 vaccine from the Center for Disease Control, and the current phased rollout in Kentucky. Kentucky is currently in Phase 1C of the rollout. The following people are eligible to receive the vaccine: Front line essential worker Other essential workers…
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Most of the time when we think of vaccines, we think of babies getting their monthly shots. But there are some vaccines that adults need too. Not only to keep themselves healthy, but those around them as well since not everyone can get vaccinations. Vaccinations like the Flu shot, Pneumonia vaccine and the Shingles vaccine are covered by most insurance…
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It’s flu season and chances are you know someone who has had the flu already. But that isn’t the only thing making the rounds this time of year. Norovirus, or the stomach flu, is also circulating. The stomach flu is not the same thing as the flu! These viruses are not the same and you can catch both in the…
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That’s right, it’s already the middle of October, and you know what that means, Flu season is here. People have already started to get the flu, even though flu season will not be in full swing for another month or so. October is just the beginning. We have no idea how bad flu season will be this year, but…
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With Louisville’s biggest weekend of the year just a few days away, the Hepatitis A outbreak sweeping through Jefferson County and the surrounding areas has many concerned. While Hep A is usually seen in a handful of people every year, the numbers this year are far higher than normal. Hep A is different than Hepatitis B and C in…