19 09, 2024

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

2024-09-19T16:40:18+00:00September 19th, 2024|

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 [...]

19 08, 2024

Understanding Your Lab Results

2024-08-19T17:05:28+00:00August 19th, 2024|

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.

2 08, 2024

August is National Immunization Awareness Month

2024-08-02T13:54:40+00:00August 2nd, 2024|

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 [...]

18 07, 2024

Keep your summer cookouts safe

2024-07-18T15:09:32+00:00July 18th, 2024|

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.  

11 07, 2024

Prevent Lyme Disease This Summer

2024-07-11T15:22:19+00:00July 11th, 2024|

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 [...]

15 05, 2024

Women’s Health Month

2024-05-15T18:00:29+00:00May 15th, 2024|

Women's Health Month is celebrated each May, and May 12-18 has been designated National Women's Health Week by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. To mark those important dates, The Greenbrier Clinic has provided these tips for women looking to improve their overall health and stay ahead of potential concerns.