November is a month devoted to breathing easier and taking steps to protect lung health. Two national observances—Lung Cancer Awareness Month and COPD Awareness Month—highlight the importance of early detection, screening, and treatment for conditions that affect millions of Americans each year…

Medicare Guidance Available for Local Seniors. As more local residents become eligible for Medicare this year, Barstow Community Hospital is committed to helping patients have the resources needed to transition smoothly from their current health plans…

As summer winds down and the air cools, fall ushers in the familiar signs of changing leaves, pumpkin spice, and cozy traditions. Unfortunately, it also signals the start of cold and flu season. That’s why August—National Immunization Awareness Month—is the perfect time to highlight ways…

The summer months — when UV rays are most intense — is a time to remember important skin safety tips. Overexposure to UV radiation can cause serious health issues, including skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with 1 in 5…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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?…

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…