by Horizon Family Medical Group | Feb 4, 2019 | Volume 4, Issue 1
Prescription drug costs continue to rise in the U.S., making them unaffordable for some patients. According to National Public Radio (NPR), “brand-name oral prescription drugs rose more than 9 percent a year from 2008 and 2016, while the annual cost of injectable...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Feb 4, 2019 | Volume 4, Issue 1
It’s not too late to get a flu shot. Did you know the flu is still around and in force? And did you know you can track the flu activity across the country and here in New York? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publish a weekly “Influenza...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Feb 4, 2019 | Volume 4, Issue 1
We’re finally seeing some relief from the record-breaking temperatures across much of the Midwest and Northeast. And even though our old friend, Punxsutawney Phil, predicts spring will come early this year, we’re not out of the woods yet. Our average annual...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Dec 10, 2018 | Volume 3, Issue 10
The holidays are here. Gathering with friends and families means lots of holiday snacks and goodies. But how can you maintain a healthy diet when gastronomic temptation lurks behind every party tray? This month, we’re highlighting ways to help you stay healthy during...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Dec 10, 2018 | Volume 3, Issue 10
If this is the happiest season of all, then why do we sometimes feel so stressed out? We all have errands to run, gifts to buy, events to attend, goodies to bake, and no matter what we do, sometimes it feels like we’re drowning in a pool of hustle and bustle....