Healthy lifestyle changes

Change is never easy. It can be hard and tiresome. With that being said, why would anyone want to change? Surely your daily routine is helping you get through the days. But wouldn’t you rather conquer your day and feel better overall? Rather than simply “getting through them?” Let’s see the different ways you can make little changes in your daily life, so you can live a healthy lifestyle. These tips are suitable for all ages and are designed to help you achieve a happier and healthier you!

Pump Up Physical Activity

What is a Pap smear?

A Pap smear is a crucial test that can help save your life. As vital as it is, it is also a very simple test. A Pap smear is a test that checks for cervical cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV), and sexually transmitted infections (STI). Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that can affect a woman’s cervix. Which is a part of the reproductive system. Getting a Pap smear helps healthcare providers find any problems early on, so they can be treated before they get worse.

Why should you get a Pap smear?

As the leaves start to change, the temperature starts to drop, and as coffee shops start to roll out their festive pumpkin spice lattes and sugar cookie cold brews it can only mean one thing! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season! Families come together this time of year to observe many different holiday events! It is a time of joy, thankfulness, love, and giving. With you racing to the store to grab a turkey or a new toy for your kids it’s easy to be distracted. Leading to an accident or two. Mistakes are bound to happen.

Your Health Story: Exploring the Past to Shape a Healthy Future

Your health can be made by many things in life. One factor can be your family health history. Health history is full of vital information. It can give you a look at your own health. Let's explore the importance of knowing your family's health history and learn what you can do to use this helpful information for a healthier you.  

Health History.

Your health is your priority. Understanding the need and importance of Primary Care.

Caregivers are the unsung heroes of a family. They care for family members who need help and often become their sole support system. Caregivers dedicate their time to ensure the well-being of those they care for. Sometime this means at a personal sacrifice. Let’s honor their incredible compassion by shedding light on a caregiver’s role and how Clinicas can provide resources for both caregivers and loved ones.  

Protecting Your Eyes From Injury

Your eyes are unique and must be protected.  According to John Hopkins Medicine, eye injuries affect 2.5 million people worldwide yearly. That is why the Clinicas optometry team stresses the importance of protecting your sense of sight. By following a few of these eye safety tips, you can avoid eye injuries this month and all year long.

With the colder months peeking through, flu season is near. But where do you go if flu happens to strike you? Your instinct might be to go to your primary doctor to have your symptoms checked but going to your regular doctor or emergency room may have a long waiting period. Have no worries because we will talk about the ways our Urgent Care CAREPLUS services can help you during this fall flu season.

Fall marks the beginning of another COVID-19 season. Families are spending more time indoors and looking after your health is more important than ever. These past few years have been marked by unprecedented challenges, but our Clinicas teams have risen to meet the ever-evolving virus and to protect our patients. In this blog, we will explore a little of COVID-19’s history, the lessons we have learned along the way, and where we go from here.