It’s everywhere! On the internet, cooking shows, talk shows, the radio, in magazines, and maybe your friends, family, or doctor have mentioned it. But, what exactly is the Mediterranean Diet and why does everyone keep talking about it? It’s not another fad diet that promises easy weight loss. Instead, the Mediterranean Diet promotes the lifestyle,…
Hi, my name is Jiselle. I’m one of the nurses on staff here at HealthFirst in Franklin. I have been a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for twenty-two years. Did you know that adults as well as children need vaccines? HealthFirst offers a variety of vaccines for adults such as Tetanus, Diptheria, Acellular Pertussis (Tdap), Pneumococcal…
What are your numbers? If your blood pressure is > 140/90 you may have hypertension. Visit us here at HealthFirst to get your blood pressure checked. Systolic is the top number of your blood pressure. It refers to the amount of pressure in your blood vessels when your heart beats. Diastolic is the bottom number…
As we move towards better medical practices, we often find clients asking their provider, “Why can’t you give me an antibiotic?” Antibiotics have been a life saver since the 1920s, when penicillin was discovered. Since then, we have had several generations of antibiotics designed to treat specific bacteria, while others are broad spectrum (meaning these…
Diagnosis and treatment of people with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a top priority for HealthFirst Family Care Center. Located in an underserved region, we employ Behavioral Health Specialists who are educated and skilled in providing care to those who seek recovery. Addiction is a disease; although, this is not where the process starts. According…
Each year, an estimated 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer; and of those, about one-third will die as a result of the cancer. But cervical cancer is also a highly treatable cancer, thanks to improved screenings and vaccinations. Cervical cancer can be found early, and sometimes even prevented entirely, by having regular Pap tests….
There is a lot of confusion when a HealthFirst client with Medicare is told they are going to have an Annual Wellness Visit versus a Complete Physical Exam. This article is an attempt to simplify the differences. The Initial Preventative Physical Exam (also known as the Welcome to Medicare Physical) is a Complete Physical Exam…
Chances are you know someone who has diabetes or, you may have been diagnosed with this disease yourself. Nearly one in 11 people in the U.S. has diabetes and this number is growing. What is diabetes and why should you care if you have diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that makes it difficult for the…
Diabetes is a disease that most people find challenging to manage. Millions of people have diabetes and millions more go undiagnosed. Several risk factors for diabetes are your weight, how active you are, family history, ethnicity, and age. So, when you come to HealthFirst for your next appointment with your provider, ask to be screened…
September 11, 2001 was a tragic day in U.S. history. The past 15 years of military response has put at bay terror attacks on U.S. soil and has led to the capture and death of many ruthless individuals who intended to harm citizens of the free world. These wars have also yielded tragedy in the…