Your Health

Christi Pagett, MD, Family Medicine, Deaconess Clinic - West

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is also known as the “silent killer.”  The American Heart Association reports that nearly 50% of American adults have hypertension. Learn symptoms and treatment options here.

Claire Sutherby, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC, CMSRN, OCN

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States. Women can take charge of their overall breast health by learning their breast cancer risk.

Scott Branam, CEO of Deaconess Cross Point

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and promote suicide prevention. 

Aziz Mehrzad, MD, Deaconess Primary Care for Seniors
 
September is World Alzheimer's Month. More than 6 million people in the US suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease. Learn symptoms of the disease.

September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men after skin cancer. It's important for men to be screened for prostate cancer in order to catch it in early, more treatable stages.