A year into COVID-19: How are you coping?
About a year ago, I wrote an article encouraging you to keep your mental health in mind at the beginning of a pandemic. It’s hard to believe that one year later, most of us are still living our lives radically different. Working in the primary care setting, I’ve had the…
Healthy Recipe: Greek Salad with Quinoa & Chicken
This healthy 5-ingredient salad recipe has everything your diet needs for a satisfyingly complete meal! Prep Time: 10 minutes Yields: 2 servings Ingredients: 4 cups chopped kale 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken 1 cup cooked quinoa 1/4 cup sliced jarred roasted red peppers 1/4 cup Greek salad dressing 1…
Shin Splints & How to Prevent Them
As the weather gets warmer, you can take your training outside! It is important to take precautions to prevent injuries like shin splints when training. Monica Boyer, GHS Athletic Trainer with the Granville Sports Medicine Program, explains shin splints and how you can avoid them. What are shin splints? Repetitive…
Colon Care
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month. Below, Albin Abraham, MD, who practices at Granville Gastroenterology Associates provides information on colon care screening. Why? Colon cancers are the third most-common cause of cancers in the US with approximately 145,000 new cases of colorectal cancers diagnosed ever year. The good news is…
ENT Tips for Kids
February is Kids ENT Health Awareness month. Many parents have tried to provide comfort to a baby or toddler with an ear infection as they are quite common – a whopping three-quarters of children will get one by age 3. What is an ear infection? An ear infection occurs in…
American Heart Month
Did you know that heart disease is a leading cause of death in the US? February is American Heart Month and focusing on your heart health has never been more important. People with poor cardiovascular health are also at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Make heart health a…
Heart Healthy Recipe: Chicken Picadillo
This zesty one-pot meal contains several heart-healthy ingredients and is easy to throw together on a busy weeknight – give it a try! Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Yields: 6 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup of chicken and vegetables) Ingredients: 2 tsp olive oil 1 large yellow…
New Year, New Baby
Many couples will list starting a family as one of their hopes for the new year. If you have made this decision, congratulations! Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckle, OB/GYN provider at Granville Primary Care & OB/GYN, offers some insight on things that you can do before a pregnancy to keep yourself healthy and…
Healthy Recipe: Chicken and Black Bean Soup
Warm up with this easy slow-cooker soup recipe from CookingLight.com- it is full of flavor and is ideal for these chilly evenings! Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes Yield: Serves 5 (serving size: about 2 cups of soup) Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs…
Goals for a Healthy New Year
It’s the time of year when many people think about New Year’s resolutions. We would like to capture this holiday spirit and inspire some ideas to help you focus on your health! Dr. Liz Baltaro, primary care provider at Granville Primary Care, Butner-Creedmoor, discusses some ideas for you to consider…
GHS Cares: Preparing for Flu Season
It is November and flu season is upon us! Seasonal flu viruses are present year-round but they are most common in the fall and winter months. The seasonal flu viruses spread easily from person to person. Below are five tips to decrease your risk of contracting the flu, as well as other…
UV Safety Awareness Month- The ABCDEs of Melanoma
July is UV Safety Awareness Month. As we spend time in the sun, we should be aware of the harm that UV rays cause to our skin. Exposure to UV rays causes most cases of melanoma. To lower your skin cancer risk and protect your skin, the CDC recommends the…
Coping with COVID-19: Keeping your mental health in mind
We are currently in the midst of a global pandemic, COVID-19, which is impacting the way we live our daily lives. While there is concern for protecting our physical health, it is imperative that we take the preventative steps to care for our mental and emotional health as well. Kerry…
Ambulance Chase Training Diet
Are you training for the Granville Ambulance Chase 5K/10K? If so, congratulations on making that commitment. Training for a race can be challenging at times, but you can do this! It is important to pay attention to your diet. Consuming the proper food at the right time can really help…
Losing Weight the SMART Way
Every year resolutions to lose weight are set for the new year. If that is something you’re aiming for in 2020, congratulations! Making the decision to lose weight is just the first step, and an important part of the overall goal. Dr. Leslie Thomas, a med-peds physician at Granville Primary Care…
Proper Hand-Washing to Prevent the Flu
It’s flu season and one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of the flu virus and other germs is to wash your hands. The Centers for Disease Control recommends following these five steps every time you wash: Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold)…
Tips on How to Avoid the “Winter Blues”
We are right in the midst of the winter season, and this is the time of year that many people notice a shift in their moods. Symptoms can include sadness, oversleeping, irritability, low energy, weight gain, and social withdrawal. This can often be referred to as seasonal depression, which typically…
5K Preparation Plan
Starting a Running Program can be a bit daunting. But, having a plan and setting goals for yourself is a great way to set you up for success. The Granville Ambulance Chase, a 10K, 5K, and Fun Run is set for March 7, 2020! Nathan Ameen, GHS Athletic trainer with the Granville…
Tips on How to Avoid the “Holiday Blues”
Obesity has grown to epidemic proportions in the Western World, with an estimated prevalence of 39.8% (93.3 million US adults) and $147 billion spent in annual healthcare costs. With the holiday season quickly approaching, it is important to remember that many people are more at risk for increased stress, burnout,…
GHS Cares: Fatty Liver Disease
Obesity has grown to epidemic proportions in the Western World, with an estimated prevalence of 39.8% (93.3 million US adults) and $147 billion spent in annual healthcare costs. With obesity being an important risk factor for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and World Obesity Day being acknowledged on October 11th,…
GHS Cares: Health Topics from Your Local Family Doctors- Pancreatitis
We aren’t sure all of you are familiar with this month’s featured organ, the pancreas. Pancreatitis means inflammation of the pancreas, and for most of us, we aren’t thinking about the pancreas too often. The pancreas is a small organ in your upper abdomen between your stomach and liver. It…
