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February is heart health month. Prevention and early intervention of health conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, and stress management can help reduce your risk of heart disease. Contact Aveon health for your annual well exam to monitor your heart health.

The CDC said the number of US flu cases this season reached 15 million as of the week ending Jan. 18, with widespread flu activity reported in 48 states and high flu activity in 35 states. The agency estimates that there have been 140,000 flu-related hospitalizations and 8,200 flu-related fatalities, including 54 pediatric deaths, so far this season.

Please schedule an appointment if you have signs of the flu or any other illness. It is not too late to get an influenza vaccine. Contact Aveon Health with any questions or concerns or to schedule your evaluation.

January is Glaucoma awareness month. Screening for glaucoma and other eye diseases is essential for overall health. Contact your Aveon health care team to learn more about prevention, screening and early treatment.

January is cervical health awareness month. The US Department of Health and Human Services states ,

“HPV is a very common infection that spreads through sexual activity, and it causes almost all cases of cervical cancer.

About 79 million Americans currently have HPV. Many people with HPV don’t know they are infected. And each year, more than 11,000 women in the United States get cervical cancer.

The good news?

• The HPV vaccine (shots) can prevent HPV.
• Cervical cancer can often be prevented with regular screening tests and follow-up care.

Cervical cancer screenings can help detect abnormal (changed) cells early, before they turn into cancer. Most deaths from cervical cancer could be prevented by regular screenings and follow-up care.”

Make an appointment to discuss prevention for HPV including vaccinations, screening for cervical cancer, and early intervention if needed with your Aveon health care provider.

It is folic acid awareness week. According to the CDC, “Folic acid is a B vitamin. If a woman consumes enough folic acid (400 micrograms (mcg) daily) before and during early pregnancy, it can help prevent her baby from having a neural tube defect. Women can do this by taking a vitamin supplement containing the recommended amount of folic acid or eating enough food that is fortified with folic acid. Fortified foods include enriched breads, pastas, rice, and some breakfast cereals.” Additionally, green leafy veggies, brussels sprouts, asparagus and avocado are naturally high in this b vitamin. Folic acid is essential for all individuals for overall health, not just pregnant females. Ask your Aveon provider about your folic acid needs at your next appointment.

Happy New Year from Aveon Health. Wishing you a happy and healthy 2020. Contact us to schedule your annual preventative exam for a strong start to the new year. 

This is week is national antibiotic awareness week. Antibiotics are lifesaving medications when used correctly. It is essential for patients to take antibiotics only when truly necessary and as directed to reduce risk of complications. See the following from the CDC regarding safe antibiotic use.
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Each year, we celebrate Physician Assistant week in October. Our PAs Kim and Chantelle work hard to provide comprehensive, effective, compassionate, safe, evidence based care to our patients. They look forward to seeing you at your next visit. Learn more about what makes PAs great health care providers.

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October is breast cancer awareness month. See the following stats regarding breast cancer from the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

• In 2019, an estimated 268,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the U.S. as well as 62,930 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer.
• 62% of breast cancer cases are diagnosed at a localized stage, for which the 5-year survival rate is 99%.
• This year, an estimated 41,760 women will die from breast cancer in the U.S.
• Although rare, men get breast cancer too. The lifetime risk for U.S. men is about 1 in 1,000.
• An estimated 2,670 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year in the United States and approximately 500 will die.
• 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime.
• Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, except for skin cancers.
• There are over 3.5 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.
• On average, every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States.
• Female breast cancer represents 15.2% of all new cancer cases in the U.S.

Make an appointment with your Aveon health care team for your annual well exam and get your mammogram for early detection.