March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and The Greenbrier Clinic encourages anyone 45 and older to have a screening colonoscopy. Colon cancer ranks as the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally. In 2021, there were 141,902 new colorectal cancer cases reported in the United States. In 2022, colorectal cancer led to 52,967 deaths nationwide. The average American has a 1 in 25 chance of developing colorectal cancer during their lifetime. The good news, according to providers at The [...]

According to Cardiologist Dr. Steve Schulman at The Greenbrier Clinic, individuals who live in rural zip codes — including most areas around West Virginia — are at a higher risk of cardiac problems, mostly due to limited access to cardiovascular care. Luckily, The Greenbrier Clinic team includes two incredible cardiologists, ready to treat the needs of the community and reverse that trend. Dr. Randolph Modlin is a graduate of nearby Greenbrier East High School, who served as Chief [...]

If you’re new to Medicare, or even for if you have been a part of a plan for some time, understanding your benefits and planning your medical visits can be confusing. As we enter a new year, The Greenbrier Clinic is here to help. Use the information below to assist in understanding various terms frequently used by Medicare and the services to which you are entitled as a member. If you have any questions, feel free to call [...]

September is identified as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, and it is the second-leading cause of cancer death in men. There is no absolute way to prevent prostate cancer, but there are some steps you can take to lower your risks. Eat red fruits and vegetables — Tomatoes, watermelon and other red foods contain an antioxidant called lycopene, which can effectively reduce the progression and growth [...]

One of the many advantages of The Greenbrier Clinic is  a fully accredited laboratory, which performs 98 percent of all needed testing on the premises. But for some, understanding what is completed in the lab and what the results mean can be confusing. Lab Director Angie Hanna is here to help with some beneficial information about what happens behind the lab's doors.