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The Importance of Colonoscopies: How They Can Save Your Life
A colonoscopy may seem like an unpleasant procedure, but it can actually save your life. That's because a colonoscopy can detect early signs of colorectal cancer, which is a leading cause of...
Diabetes Diagnosis During COVID: The Importance of Seeing Your Provider
Diabetes is a serious disease that can cause long-term health problems if it is not treated properly. Recently, there has been an increase in diabetes diagnoses during the COVID pandemic. It's more...
Celebrate National Kidney Month: How to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy
Did you know that March is National Kidney Month? This is a great time to learn more about how to keep your kidneys healthy and functioning properly. Your kidneys are responsible for filtering out...
It’s National Cancer Prevention Month
February is National Cancer Prevention month and a great time to remind your loved ones of the things they can do to help lower the risks of getting many of the common types of cancer. Below is a...
Those Winter Blues Might Be Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
If you experience the winter blues, you’re not alone. Many people experience “short periods of time where they feel sad or not like their usual selves,” according to the National Institute of Mental...
High Blood Pressure is a Silent Killer
As blood circulates through your body, it pushes against the walls of your arteries. When the pressure of this pushing rises and maintains a high pressure, it’s called hypertension. Uncontrolled...
Time to Get Your Eyes Checked
January is Glaucoma awareness month. If you’ve been putting off your annual eye exam due to COVID, now is the time to see your ophthalmologist. Glaucoma, a group of diseases that damage the optic...
It’s Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know cervical cancer was once one of the most common causes of cancer deaths in American women? The implementation of the pap test, or pap smears, in 1941 changed that. Cervical cancer is...
Start 2022 Off Right By Scheduling Your Health Screenings
If one of your resolutions for 2022 is to be healthier, then don’t forget to get your preventative medical screenings and exams. Many screenings, like those for cancer, can help detect or even...
Help is on the Horizon
If you or someone you know is struggling this holiday season it can be difficult to know where to turn for assistance. But good news: We have a resource that can help. Whether you are looking for...
You May Be Experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder
Do you find yourself wanting to hibernate your way through winter? Withdrawing from friends or family, sleeping more than normal, losing interest in activities you normally love, and having low...
Tips for a Safe (and Healthy) Holiday Season
Last year, COVID-19 prompted restrictions on large gatherings and a slower holiday travel season than normal. But this year, with vaccinations and boosters in place, many are resuming their typical...
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know that Lung Cancer is the #1 cancer killer of men and women? Every year 200,000 men and women are diagnosed with Lung Cancer and each year 150,000 people die from this disease. African...
Tips for Healthy Holiday Gatherings
The holidays are here and that means the next six weeks will be filled with lots of family gatherings, holiday parties, treats galore, and a more frantic-than-usual schedule. We have some tips to...
Keeping Your Diabetes Under Control
November is American Diabetes Month and if you or a loved one is one of the 34 million Americans with diabetes you know how challenging staying on top of your health can be. During the month of...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know that breast cancer is the most common kind of cancer for women in the United States? In fact, more than 250,000 women in the US get breast cancer every year. Unfortunately, 42,000 women...
Bone and Joint Health
Your body has more than 200 bones and joints that help you run, jump, walk, dance, and more. Keeping your bones and joints healthy is important for you to live and experience life fully....
Get Your Flu Shot
It’s time for you to schedule an appointment and get your flu shot. Call us at 1-800-859-0085 to schedule an appointment, or use the Patient Portal:...
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Did you know that nearly 20% of children and adolescents in the US are obese? Kids with obesity are more likely to develop all kinds of physical and mental health issues. Heart disease, sleep apnea,...
Get Help to Quit Smoking and Vaping Today
We all know smoking is bad for our health. Yet every day, roughly 3,300 kids try a cigarette for the first time, according to the CDC. That’s enough to fill a large cruise ship…every day. The good...
Older than 35? Time for a Diabetes Screening
The US Preventative Services Task Force says screening for diabetes and prediabetes should now begin at age 35. The new guidelines were created to help adults who are at risk for developing diabetes...
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
As kids prepare to trade days playing outside for days reading, writing, and using computer screens for learning, there is no better time to talk to them about eye health. Scheduling your child’s...
Don’t Forget the Sunscreen!
With summer winding down and cooler temperatures on the horizon, it can be easy to forget or skip the sunscreen when heading outdoors. But even if the sun doesn’t feel like it’s baking your skin,...
Getting Back to Routine Healthcare
If you postponed or missed routine healthcare checks in the past 18 months, you’re not alone. A poll from Time Magazine (https://time.com/5941599/basic-health-care-postponed-covid-19/) found that...
Why Tick Bites are on the Rise
Tick activity, including tick bites and related illnesses, are on the rise in 2021. Experts say the mild 2020 – 2021 winter is at least partially to blame. Ticks thrive in a humid environment, so...
Benefits of a Farm-fresh Diet
Farmer’s markets around the country are in full swing with local farmers and artisans selling everything from homemade soaps to fresh vegetables. Orange County is no exception with multiple weekly...
Get Healthy, Together
If the pandemic and virtual schooling has meant more screen time than you would like for your kids, then now is the perfect time to get them off the couch and outside. July 19-23 is National Youth...
Is 2021 the Worst Year for Seasonal Allergies?
Are your allergies worse than ever this year? Are you experiencing seasonal allergies for the first time? You’re not alone. Many people are reporting worse allergies this year than in previous years...
Finding Wellness After a Global Pandemic
The forced slowdown brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has given many of us a new perspective on wellness and what that means to each of us. A forced break from many of our normal activities and...
Know the Signs of a Stroke
Someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds, and every four minutes, someone dies from a stroke. That means every year nearly 800,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke. In fact, stroke...
Coronavirus Isn’t the Only Danger Out There
If you’ve watched the news in the last four months, you know most of it is dominated by news about COVID-19. From death rates to case numbers to long-term side effects, there is no shortage of news...
Is Telemedicine Taking the Place of In-Person Visits?
Definitely not. While some issues can be easily discussed or treated over a video chat, medical care is best rendered in person. Telemedicine visits have skyrocketed since the beginning of the...
Chronic Conditions Still Need Your Attention
With all that is going on in the world it can be easy to focus on staying safe during the Coronavirus pandemic, but if you have chronic conditions it’s as important as ever to stay on top of your...
Does Reopening Make You Excited…Or Nervous?
After months of some sort of isolation or quarantine, I think it is safe to say we are all ready to get back to some sort of normal life, but what does that look like? Friends of mine have expressed...
Horizon Family Medical Group Always Here for All Your Healthcare Needs
Horizon Family Medical Group is still here for you in all the ways you’ve always known and trusted us--and even some new ones. We’ve got you covered. Horizon support and concern are as present for...
Horizon Continues to Offer Comprehensive Care Through Telemedicine Visits
We are always here for you. Our highest priority at Horizon Family Medical Group is to provide the comprehensive healthcare you and your loved ones have always expected and received from us. We are...
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