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Recognizing the Signs: June is Hernia and Men’s Health Awareness Month
June is both National Hernia Awareness Month and Men’s Health Awareness Month, offering an important opportunity to spotlight a condition that disproportionately affects men: hernias. While hernias can occur in anyone, inguinal hernias—located in the…
Why Sun Protection Matters at Any Age
Sun damage can happen at any age. May marks Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a great time to revisit the importance of protecting skin from harmful UV rays. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., with one in five Americans developing it by the age of 70…
Are Your Bones at Risk? What to Watch for After 50
May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about bone health and the risks and prevention of this common yet often undetected disease. Osteoporosis is a progressive condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle…
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…