Nov 25, 2024 8:30:00 AM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in Primary Care, medicare, screening, Adult health, lung cancer, smoking
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. A perfect time to revisit this topic!
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the U.S., and smoking causes almost a half a million deaths per year.
Rural NC Road in Autumn. Photo used with permission
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Health Consequences of Smoking—50 Years of Progress: A Report of the Surgeon General.
Nov 29, 2023 2:00:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, family medicine, diabetes, Adult health
Novo Nordisk has announced the permanent discontinuation of all formulations of Levemir. Supply disruptions of Levemir FlexPen are expected to begin in mid-January 2024, followed by the complete discontinuation of the FlexPen on April 1, 2024. The Levemir vial will be discontinued on December 31, 2024.
Oct 26, 2023 7:25:04 AM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in falls, Adult health
The NC Falls Prevention Coalition is sharing a free, virtual weekly program. The Dance for Parkinson's (DFP) program is a welcoming, open opportunity for people of all abilities to find joy in movement. Many participants without Parkinson's enjoy the time spent simply moving with others.
May 24, 2023 1:51:50 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Vaccines, RSV, Adult health
The FDA approved the first vaccine (brand name "Arexvy") to prevent infection with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
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