An outbreak of a new strain of the virus, originating in China is spreading and making its way into other countries including the United States. Hundreds of cases have resulted in 26 deaths. Here’s what we know so far. Type of Disease: The outbreak known as coronavirus is not a new disease. Common coronaviruses cause […]
Read MoreThe heart of Winter is here, the days are short, the sun hides and you find yourself feeling a little down or not motivated. This is what we call the winter blues. “Winter blues is a general term, not a medical diagnosis. It’s fairly common, and it’s more mild than serious. It usually clears up […]
Read MoreNAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness states that this is a time to share resources and stories in an effort to shed light on this highly taboo and stigmatized topic. Did you know that 1 in 5 adults will experience mental illness this year? And every year, thousands of people die by suicide? This has to […]
Read MoreGower Family Pharmacy is now open, and we are excited to provide pharmacy services to the city of Gower and surrounding areas! Emily Spring serves as pharmacist and is happy to answer any of your medication related questions! A Kansas City native and Drake University graduate, she is excited to be a part of opening […]
Read MoreMarch is National Kidney Disease Month. According to the National Kidney Foundation, kidneys filter 200 liters of blood a day, help regulate blood pressure and direct red blood cell production. But they are also prone to disease; 1 in 3 Americans is at risk for kidney disease due to diabetes, high blood pressure or a […]
Read MoreThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced changes to community and urgent care access standards that take effect in June. These changes directly impact our community and Northwest Health Services and give Veterans a greater choice in receiving care. What is an access standard? Access standards define if a Veteran would be able to choose […]
Read MoreHeart Disease Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women? Approximately 630,000 Americans die from heart disease each year. That’s 1 in every 4 deaths. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease can consist of plaque build-up in the wall […]
Read MoreWhy is Children’s Dental Health Important? Dental decay in children is the single most common chronic childhood disease according to a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report on oral health in America. When left untreated, tooth decay can be associated with eating, speaking and learning problems. Parents top health concerns for their children […]
Read MoreCultivate Calm: How Yoga and Meditation Can Nourish Seniors and Caregivers Alike It’s easy to put off our own health by being too busy or not knowing how to begin. However, seniors and caregivers alike can greatly enhance their lives through both meditation and yoga. One is a form of gentle exercise for all […]
Read MoreNorthwest Health Services Celebrates 35 Years Northwest Health Services recently celebrated 35 years as a health care provider in Northwest Missouri. The multi-county health provider brought all locations, consisting of 250 employees, together at MWSU to commemorate the event.
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