Coping with Allergies
When spring weather comes in, allergy sufferers find themselves often having a hard time. You don’t have to stay in your house all day to avoid these symptoms; there are plenty of options out there to help you control your allergies.
Don’t Cut Back on Healthcare
In a tough economic climate, sometimes a community’s health gets better – people stop paying for expensive cigarettes, don’t eat unhealthy meals out as often, and binge less on alcohol. However, some decisions people make to save money can be detrimental to their health and their future. Skipping medications and doctor visits may seem like a good way to save, but will end up costing more in money, time and suffering
Helpful Health Tools
Vaccination Schedules for Children and Adults
BMI Calculator
Calorie Counter
Target Heart Rate Calculator
Risk of Heart Attack
Breast Self-Exams – How and Why
Testicular Self Exam – How and Why
Diabetes Management
Diabetes education is the key to preventing complications. Diabetes care includes a comibnation of meal planning, healthy activity, and medications to achieve optimal weight and blood sugar control. Grand River Medical Center offers personalized education for General Diabetes, Meal Planning, Insulin and Glucometer use.
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