Preventative Medicine

General, Healthy Living, Preventive Service

Preventative Medicine

Preventative Medicine Robert Watine, MD, Barefoot Bay Internal Medicine What is preventative medicine? Preventative medicine is a proactive approach to protect,...Continue Reading

by Steward Health February 3, 2021

Tips to Stay Smoke-Free

Preventive Service

Tips to Stay Smoke-Free

Quitting smoking is a big change. People will congratulate you. You have the right to be proud. But later at times,...Continue Reading

by Steward Health November 11, 2019

6 Health Screenings to Help Men...

Men's Health, Preventive Service

6 Health Screenings to Help Men...

Don’t let heart disease, stroke, and other serious health conditions sneak up on you. Instead, visit your doctor for regular checkups—even...Continue Reading

by Steward Health November 8, 2019

Take This Simple Step to Keep...

Flu, Preventive Service

Take This Simple Step to Keep...

You can prevent the flu this season by taking one simple step: Get a flu vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control...Continue Reading

by Steward Health September 12, 2019

BMD: Another Reason to Check for...

Preventive Service

BMD: Another Reason to Check for...

Lyme disease isn’t the only reason to watch out for ticks. The bite of these tiny pests can infect you with...Continue Reading

by Steward Health August 8, 2019

When Should You Be Concerned About...

Cancer Care, Preventive Service, Skin

When Should You Be Concerned About...

by Steward Health July 22, 2019

Make Sure Your Child Heads Back...

Kids & Pediatric, Preventive Service

Make Sure Your Child Heads Back...

As the end of summer break nears and school preparations begin, make sure your child heads back to school healthy. To...Continue Reading

by Steward Health July 20, 2019

Are Gel Manicures Safe?

Preventive Service, Skin

Are Gel Manicures Safe?

Gel manicures have grown in popularity over the last decade. Long-lasting nail color that offers no chipping and a shiny finish...Continue Reading

by Steward Health July 16, 2019

Take the Summer Sun Exposure Quiz

Preventive Service, Quiz, Seasonal Tips

Take the Summer Sun Exposure Quiz

Hot weather, clear skies, and extra leisure time in the summer mean that many people spend hours in the sun. Lengthy...Continue Reading

by Steward Health July 15, 2019

6 Camp Safety Tips for Kids

Preventive Service, Tips for Kids

6 Camp Safety Tips for Kids

For some children, there can be nothing more thrilling than the opportunity to attend summer camp, whether it be a local...Continue Reading

by Steward Health June 20, 2019

Find Out Everything You Need to...

Cancer Care, Preventive Service, Skin

Find Out Everything You Need to...

Q. Which sunscreen is best to use? A. I tell my patients to buy a sunscreen that has a minimum of SPF...Continue Reading

by Steward Health June 11, 2019

10 Places to Check for Ticks!

Preventive Service, Seasonal Tips

10 Places to Check for Ticks!

by Steward Health May 27, 2019

10 Ways to Slash Stroke Risk

Preventive Service, Stroke

10 Ways to Slash Stroke Risk

Did you know every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke and every four minutes a person dies...Continue Reading

by Steward Health May 14, 2019

7 Strategies to Help You Cut...

Preventive Service

7 Strategies to Help You Cut...

“Mommy juice,” “liquid courage,” “Wine Wednesday,” and “Thirsty Thursday” are some whimsical terms associated with alcohol these days. But even though...Continue Reading

by Steward Health April 4, 2019

Troubled with Social Media?

Mental Health, Preventive Service

Troubled with Social Media?

Social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are great for staying in touch with family and friends. But spending...Continue Reading

by Steward Health March 29, 2019

What’s so scary about… COLONOSCOPY?

Cancer Care, Preventive Service

What’s so scary about… COLONOSCOPY?

The stigma around the word colonoscopy needs to change. Did you know that early colorectal cancer usually has no symptoms? It’s...Continue Reading

by Steward Health March 21, 2019

Young and Healthy? You Still Need...

Preventive Service

Young and Healthy? You Still Need...

Do you feel healthy now? Great! However, that doesn’t give you a free pass on visiting your health care provider for...Continue Reading

by Steward Health March 12, 2019

Age 45 or Older? It’s Time...

Cancer Care, Preventive Service

Age 45 or Older? It’s Time...

If you are age 45 or older and haven’t had a colorectal cancer screening yet, then it’s time to make your...Continue Reading

by Steward Health March 12, 2019

There’s Still Time to Prevent the...

Flu, Preventive Service

There’s Still Time to Prevent the...

In a recent FluView report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), seasonal influenza activity is elevated nationally...Continue Reading

by Steward Health January 8, 2019

Learn the 14 Risk Factors for...

Preventive Service

Learn the 14 Risk Factors for...

Travelers on long trips, pregnant women, and people on the mend from surgery or injury are among those at a higher...Continue Reading

by Steward Health January 4, 2019

How the DASH Diet Can Help...

Heart Health, High Blood Pressure, Nutrition, Preventive Service, Stroke

How the DASH Diet Can Help...

The latest diet making the health news circuits these days is the DASH diet, and it’s peeking a lot of curiosity....Continue Reading

by Steward Health October 19, 2018

5 Handwashing Tips to Ward Off...

Flu, Preventive Service

5 Handwashing Tips to Ward Off...

by Steward Health October 12, 2018

Heads Up on Concussion Safety

Injuries, Neurology, Preventive Service, Tips for Kids

Heads Up on Concussion Safety

With fall just around the corner, sports training programs have begun. As fun as our favorite sports can be, they may...Continue Reading

by Steward Health August 7, 2018

It’s Time to Get Your Shots

Preventive Service

It’s Time to Get Your Shots

We all need shots (vaccines) to help protect us from serious diseases. As part of our ongoing mission to keep our...Continue Reading

by Steward Health August 3, 2018

The Proper Way to Apply Sunscreen

Cancer Care, Preventive Service, Skin

The Proper Way to Apply Sunscreen

Did you know there is a science to applying sunscreen? There is because sunscreen that isn’t applied correctly isn’t as effective....Continue Reading

by Steward Health June 1, 2018

Understanding Osteoporosis

Aging, Preventive Service

Understanding Osteoporosis

The skeletal system is the body’s supporting framework. Bones also offer protection to our vulnerable organs. When viewed under a microscope,...Continue Reading

by Steward Health May 15, 2018

Screenings Save Lives by Detecting Cancers...

Aging, Cancer Care, Preventive Service

Screenings Save Lives by Detecting Cancers...

The American Cancer Society estimated that nearly 1.7 million people in the U.S. were diagnosed with cancer in 2018. Furthermore, cancer...Continue Reading

by Steward Health November 11, 2017

Are You at Risk for Breast...

Cancer Care, Preventive Service, Women's Health

Are You at Risk for Breast...

In 2017, it’s estimated that 252,720 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women living in the United...Continue Reading

by Steward Health October 9, 2017

Breast Cancer: Early Detection, Treatment Can...

Cancer Care, Preventive Service, Women's Health

Breast Cancer: Early Detection, Treatment Can...

Statistics show that one in eight women will develop breast cancer. Thankfully, the number of deaths from this condition has been...Continue Reading

by Steward Health October 3, 2017

To Make Aging Easier, Quit Smoking

Aging, Preventive Service

To Make Aging Easier, Quit Smoking

Lighting up a cigarette may indulge a nicotine craving … but are the health issues associated with smoking worth it? The...Continue Reading

by Steward Health September 18, 2017

Having a Regular Pap Test Can...

Cancer Care, Healthy Living, Preventive Service, Women's Health

Having a Regular Pap Test Can...

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, and there are steps you can take today to prevent cervical cancer. Each year, approximately...Continue Reading

by Steward Health February 18, 2017

Good Samaritan Medical Center Offers Low...

Cancer Care, Preventive Service

Good Samaritan Medical Center Offers Low...

Good Samaritan Medical Center now offers low-dose CT (LDCT) lung cancer screening to patients with a higher risk of developing lung...Continue Reading

by Steward Health December 7, 2016

Potential Lifesaving Lung Cancer Screening Now...

Preventive Service

Potential Lifesaving Lung Cancer Screening Now...

Nashoba Valley Medical Center (NVMC) now provides lung cancer screenings to adult patients who are current or former smokers who meet...Continue Reading

by Steward Health November 13, 2016

9 Tips to Quit Smoking

Preventive Service

9 Tips to Quit Smoking

There is no easy way to quit smoking, but there are ways to make the experience more tolerable. Do not be...Continue Reading

by Steward Health September 21, 2016

Preventive Service