March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
During March, we’re encouraging our patients to come in for a health exam and to talk with our providers about improving digestion and to learn why regular screenings are so important.

It’s possible to reduce the risk for heart disease by making certain lifestyle changes and managing medical conditions sooner rather than later. You can keep your heart healthy no matter how old you are, by making changes in your everyday habits.

During January we want to raise awareness about HPV vaccination and how to prevent cervical cancer by encouraging patients to come in for a well-woman exam. Over 80 million Americans currently have HPV. Many people with HPV don’t know they are infected. And each year, more than 13,000 women in the U.S. get cervical cancer.

During November, we’re inviting all of our patients to schedule a health exam and to get their blood sugar levels checked. It’s important to remember that lifestyle changes such as losing weight, eating healthy and exercising regularly may reduce the progression of prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes.

This year, the CDC estimates that 43,550 women will die from breast cancer in the United States.  At Terros Health, we’re committed to making a difference in people’s lives and to help educate our community on the power of prevention. During October, we’re encouraging our patients who are 21 and over to come in for a well-woman exam.