Provider Spotlight: Q&A with Netana Machacek, DO What is the difference between an MD and a DO? Dr. Machacek fills us in, plus we learn what drove her to practice medicine in Craig Want to learn more about MRH physicians and their specialties? Sign up for our every-other-month Living Well newsletter here. [...]
COVID-19 Vaccines 101: Everything you need to know Almost two years later, COVID-19 variants continue to spread throughout our community, increasing the importance of getting vaccinated For all COVID-19 news and updates as it relates to Moffat and Routt counties, sign up for Virtual Living Well here! [...]
Here's How Running is an Excellent Form of Aerobic Activity Aerobic activity is an essential part of any exercise routine, and running is a great option, especially for those who enjoy being outside rather than inside a gym. With so many 5K and 10K running events in the region throughout the year, it's important [...]
By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health It’s National Hand-Washing Awareness Week Washing your hands is the best way to stop the spread of germs, but you have to wash them properly in order to be effective. “People who are sick can easily spread germs everywhere they go. Germs get into your body through [...]
The Importance of Keeping an Eye on Your Blood Pressure If you eat well and exercise regularly, you probably don’t have to worry about having high blood pressure, right? Wrong. In fact, according to the American Heart Association (AHA), high blood pressure is common, and nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure [...]
By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health TMJ Disorders Can Cause Clicking Noises, Pain and Tenderness in the Jaw There’s a hinge that connects the side of the skull to the lower jaw that makes it possible to open and close our mouths. This hinge, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), can get injured or damaged [...]
By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health Without early warning signs of high cholesterol, it’s important to talk to your primary health provider about cholesterol testing and heart disease risk While what we eat does directly influence cholesterol levels in our bodies, the foods with the most impact are not the foods that contain [...]
By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health National Suicide Prevention Week is Sept. 8-14 Suicide is not caused by any single factor, but the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention reports that it most often occurs when stressors in life and mental health challenges converge to create a feeling of hopelessness and despair. In Moffat [...]
By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health Colorectal Cancer is the Second Leading Cause of Cancer Deaths in U.S. Prevention includes healthy diet and exercise habits, and following the recommended screening guidelines Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. The [...]
Those with Respiratory Conditions are Especially at Risk in Craig With wildfire season upon us and a 162-acre fire already burning near the border of Routt and Moffat counties, anyone with breathing or respiratory issues should pay close attention to air quality. Wind, pollen and dust are often the root cause of summer breathing [...]
