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The Cancer Young Men Can’t Ignore
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, a time to share information about the most common cancer in men aged 15 to 44 (13% of cancer diagnoses in this age range). A 2024 American Cancer Society (ACS) report found that while…
Health Advisory: Things to Know About the Measles Outbreak
Who does the Measles Virus infect? Unvaccinated people or people with natural immunity. How does the virus spread? Via airborne droplets. How long after exposure can you develop symptoms? 7-21 days after exposure. How long are you contagious?…
Colorectal Cancer Month: Know the Facts, Get Screened
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to remind women and men that colorectal cancer often develops without symptoms—making timely screening critical. Colorectal cancer is the fourth most diagnosed cancer in the U.S. and the second leading…
Don’t Ignore These Heart Trouble Red Flags
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States—killing one in five people annually. Most middle-aged and young adults have one or more risk factors for heart disease, such as alcohol consumption, smoking, obesity, high blood pressure…
Breaking the Silence on Cervical Health: Awareness Saves Lives
January marks Cervical Health Awareness Month, an initiative recognized by the National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC), a program of the American Sexual Health Association (ASHA). The goal is to bring attention to the importance…
Barstow Community Hospital Achieves Sepsis Disease-Specific Care Certification from The Joint Commission
BARSTOW, CALIF., December 24, 2024 – Barstow Community Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Sepsis Disease-Specific Care Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality…
New Medical Group Providing Emergency Department Physician Services at Barstow Community Hospital
Barstow, CA, (Dec. 4, 2024)—Barstow Community Hospital (BCH) announced that Seva Medical Group, an emergency medicine group of physicians, will lead the hospital’s physician team beginning on Dec. 1. This collaboration brings skilled…
Don’t Let Digestion Troubles Hamper the Holidays
A healthy digestive system is essential to feeling well, particularly during the holidays when comfort foods abound. Heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or acid reflux, affect approximately 20% of adults in the U.S. What is GERD? GERD occurs when...
November is National Diabetes Month: Take Action for a Healthier Future
November marks National Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness, support loved ones, and empower those living with diabetes to manage their health. Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when blood glucose (blood sugar) levels…
Encouraging Early Detection During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
One in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, making it likely to know someone affected by the disease. Unfortunately, breast cancer incidence rates have been rising by 0.6% each year, according to…