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Men’s Health Issues and How to Stay Healthy
Posted by Su Lee
June is Men’s Health Month highlighting common health issues in men while promoting healthy habits. According to the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), men have shorter life expectancy compared to women1. We sat down with Thomas Horowitz, MD at CHA HPMC, to understand the key health risks faced by men and some essential habits to maintain lifelong health.
What are some of the major health risks
Protect Yourself from Summer Tick Bites
Posted by Dr. Eugene Park
With summer fast approaching, everyone is making plans to camp and hike. You are all set to step out and enjoy the warm weather, and so are the tiny summer pests like ticks. Tickborne diseases are growing health concern in the United States during summer, and it is important to take steps to prevent these diseases.
What are ticks?
Ticks are tiny spiderlike creatures—hiding among grass, bushes,
Being Prepared Can Help You and Your Family Survive a Disaster
Posted by Thomas L. Horowitz, D.O.
Disasters often catch us by surprise. They can throw our lives out of whack for days or even weeks. Even though they often can’t be predicted, their negative impact can be reduced by having a strong emergency preparedness plan in place. It is important to think, prepare and make quick decisions!
Emergency preparedness involves three key aspects:
1. Communication: Before an emergency strikes, it is important
How can value-based care help improve population health?
Posted by Suman Radhakrishna, MD FACP
Management of quality and cost in healthcare is an ongoing issue. Increased spending does not always equate with improved quality. Value-based healthcare is a new initiative intended to correct these issues. It aims to provide better care for individuals and better health for populations at a lower cost.
The concept behind value-based healthcare is not new in the United States. The Health Maintenance Organization Act in
Rycelonia Tan’s Job at CHA HPMC Keeps Her Healthy and Happy!
Posted by Divya Sathyanarayanan
May is celebrated as Global Employee Health and Fitness Month, and CHA HPMC recognizes the importance of employee well-being as it drives overall business performance. Rycelonia Tan, Registered Nurse (RN), at CHA HPMC, shares how the company helps her maintain a healthy lifestyle.
What does fitness mean to you?
Fitness keeps me going. I wake up in the morning feeling good, come to work with a lot of