Health News
Healthy Back-to-School Habits: Preparing for a Successful School Year
August 1, 2022
by Jackie Roberts, APRN, FNP at Scott Primary Care As summer break comes to an end, there’s a lot to accomplish in preparation for the new school year. The two most important things to do may seem fairly routine, but that doesn’t make them any less of a priority: schedule annual...
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Jackie Roberts, FNP Joins Scott Primary Care
July 14, 2022
Scott Memorial Health announces that Jackie Roberts, FNP family medicine provider has joined Scott Primary Care. Jackie has worked as a registered nurse since 1995. She earned her Masters in Nursing in 2011, and has 10 years’ experience as a family nurse practitioner providing preventive and primary care services in southern...
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Summertime Safety: How to Keep Cool and Healthy All Summer Long
July 6, 2022
School’s out and that means one thing: summer is officially here! As the days grow longer and brighter, many of us will be taking full advantage of summer, whether its enjoying backyard barbeques, lazy days by the pool or even the occasional fireworks display. No matter how you choose to...
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June is Men's Health Month
June 1, 2022
It probably comes as no surprise that there are notable differences in the health of men compared to women. But when you take a closer look at the statistics outlining this health disparity, it can be quite alarming. For example, the average lifespan for men is about five years less...
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A is for April…and Allergies: What to Do When Allergens Attack
April 5, 2022
by Dr. Jennifer Craig Did you know that – according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America – more than 50 million Americans suffer from a type of allergy each year? That makes allergies the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. And seasonal allergies account for a...
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From Must-See TV to Must-Screen for Me? Why It Might Be Time for a Colonoscopy
March 1, 2022
In the 1980s and 1990s, the NBC broadcast network began branding their primetime lineups to promote their sitcoms and dramas. One phrase in particular quickly entered the pop culture lexicon after it debuted in 1993. The phrase? Must See TV. If you were a teenager in the early ‘90s and...
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Did You Brush? The Surprising Link Between Dental Health and Your Heart
February 28, 2022
Thank you for joining us on this 28-day journey of heart health. We hope you’ve found it helpful and that you’ve learned something about your heart that you may not have known before. Remember, heart health isn’t about a crash diet. It’s not about getting up at 5 am to run...
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Heart Disease: An Unwanted Heirloom
February 27, 2022
You’ve got your father’s eyes, your grandmother’s laugh, but what about your uncle’s heart disease? While many inherited traits are good, others – like heart disease – aren’t. It’s important to know how your family’s history with heart disease can affect your own heart health. If you don’t know your family’s...
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Five Surprising Ways to Boost Your Heart Health
February 26, 2022
You probably know that healthy eating and regular physical activity are critically important to maintaining good heart health. But there are a number of other things you can do to give your heart an extra boost that might surprise you. Laugh. Research has pointed to laughter having several benefits for your heart health, including...
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Minutes Matter: Knowing the Signs Can Save a Life
February 25, 2022
When a heart attack strikes, minutes matter. Those first few minutes following a heart attack are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient in the days to come. According to the National Institutes of Health, about half of those who die from heart attacks will die within...
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