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Resurgence of Measles
In the 1950s, Americans had “measles parties“ to contract the infection so they would not get it again. Measles was believed to be an innocent viral illness, and people rarely get measles twice. However, it […]
Is it the flu, or just a cold?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the flu is now widespread across our state and the rest of the country. It’s important to know the difference between cold and flu symptoms to […]
Shingrix: What to Know About the New Shingles Vaccine
The new FDA-approved vaccine, Shingrix, has been shown to be significantly more effective at preventing shingles (herpes zoster virus) than Zostavax. Science: According to clinical trials, Shingrix has been shown to: offer more than 90% […]
2017 Patient Survey Results
We had more than 100 responses to our RHS Quality Assurance Survey in November. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and ideas with us. Because our goal is to improve our […]
May is National Melanoma Awareness Month
We know that our path begins decades before disease. Although melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, it is highly preventable, and when caught early – highly curable. Those at higher risk include those […]
Nature’s Cancer Fighting Force
Antioxidants are one of those healthy “buzz” words floating around on product labels and in the news. But, what are antioxidants and why are they considered healthy? Every day our bodies encounter toxins, infections, and […]