Oak Orchard Health Blog
Welcome to our blog! Each of these posts are written by one of our providers at Oak Orchard Health and focus on various topics related to health and wellness. We hope you find these tips and nuggets of wisdom helpful.
Health is Wealth
Health is wealth that you gain by caring for yourself and your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Good health gives you quality of life – you live longer and enjoy life more.
Keep Kids Healthy this School Year
Why choose a Family Nurse Practitioner?
An FNP is a nurse practitioner who specializes in family medicine, treating people of all ages. They have a master’s degree in nursing.
Seen your provider lately? It’s probably time.
If you’ve put off seeing a provider because of COVID-19, you’re not alone. Even though life looks a little closer to normal now, a lot of people are still holding off seeing their medical providers, or dentist, or getting important health screenings. But it’s important to make sure you’re headed in the right direction with your health.
The upcoming eclipse will be spectacular—but watch your eyes!
Oak Orchard Health will be giving away ISO Certified eclipse viewing glasses to their current patients in our offices starting April 2. They are appropriate for adults and children. Limited supply is available and there is no cost.
What does women’s health mean to you?
Yes, it is true, that women’s health can be confusing. So many rules and regulations! When do you get a mammogram or a Pap Smear? If you are at high risk for breast cancer, what are your options? Read on.
Age is just a number!
Age is Just a Number! Exercise, nutrition and a close relationship with your medical provider will help you age gracefully.
Kids are Back to School!
Back to School: tips on making those early weeks more successful and throughout the school year.
Help Oak Orchard Health Celebrate Health Center Week and its 50th Anniversary!
By Karen Kinter, Chief Executive Officer
At Oak Orchard Health (OOH) we are twice as excited to be celebrating ...
Seen your provider lately? It’s probably time.
If you’ve put off seeing a provider because of COVID-19, you’re not alone. Even though life looks a little closer to normal now, a lot of people are still holding off seeing their medical providers, or dentist, or getting important health screenings. But it’s important to make sure you’re headed in the right direction with your health.
Autism Awareness Month
April is the month to recognize and raise awareness of Autism. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects 1 in 36 children, 4 times more likely to affect boys than girls. About 40% of children with autism do not speak or might not begin to speak until later in childhood.
Opioid addiction: The road to recovery
When people think of substance use, they typically associate it with having fun and feeling good, however, once an individual crosses over to a state of physical and psychological dependency on that substance, they’re no longer chasing a high—they’re avoiding the agony of withdrawal
