October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the staff at The Greenbrier Clinic has been raising awareness and funds with our Casual Fridays throughout the month. A donation of $5 per Friday affords the staff at Greenbrier Care and The Greenbrier Clinic to wear a pink shirt, or just something “a little more comfortable." All proceeds will be donated to Susan G. Komen Research at the end of the month. The Greenbrier Clinic is also offering a $99 [...]
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 [...]
September is Cholesterol Eduction Month, and the providers at The Greenbrier Clinic want you to be aware of possible risk factors and solutions for getting your cholesterol under control. Review the graphic below and take these steps toward a healthier lifestyle.
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.
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and The Greenbrier Clinic highly recommends getting your flu shot this season. The flu vaccine is not a 100 percent guarantee that you won't get the flu, but it significantly lessons the chances and it reduces the severity of the the symptoms and the likelihood of complications should an individual contract the flu. We recommend receiving the vaccine by the end of October, though it's never too late to take steps to [...]
The summer months are the perfect time to gather family and friends and enjoy burgers on the deck, hot dogs in the back yard or barbecue on the porch. But food safety, especially under the hot summer sun, is critical to ensuring that your cookout is a success. Follow these guidelines to keep your guests safe at your next gathering.
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by the bite of an infected blacklegged tick (also known as a deer tick). It is estimated that one of out of every three adult blacklegged ticks and one out of every five nymphs are infected with Lyme disease bacteria. Ticks must be attached to their host for about 24-48 hours before the bacteria is transmitted and the longer a tick is attached the higher the likelihood of bacteria transmission. After being introduced on the [...]
The region around The Greenbrier Clinic and other parts of the country have been hit hard by a recent heat wave. If not handled appropriately, the extreme temperatures can be dangerous to an individual's health. Take these steps to stay safe in the heat during this heat wave and any time the temperatures rise.
Learn more about a new non-invasive solution for managing liver health.
May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month, and The Greenbrier Clinic has some simple tips to help you keep your blood pressure in the recommended range.
