By Kristy Warren

Did you know people managing a chronic condition like diabetes are more prone to negative impacts from stress? November marks National Diabetes Awareness Month, and when we think diabetes, we tend to think about pricking our fingers or what’s on our plate. We may even picture glucose monitors and insulin, but few of us imagine chronic stress. Click to learn more about the relationship between stress and diabetes and how you can more effectively manage both.

By Kristy Warren

While we all hope we won’t have to use it, an emergency preparedness plan allows you to stay calm, react faster, minimize disruption to your daily life, and exert some control over an uncertain situation. When creating your plan, walk through common types of emergencies like fires, severe weather, natural disasters, and illness. The more contingencies you think through now when you are calm and have ample time to plan, the better prepared you’ll feel and the faster you can respond in a stressful situation. Read on for simple tips to create an effective personal preparedness plan!

By Kristy Warren

Are you struggling to find a health plan that’s a good fit for you and your family, or anxious about navigating the new Pennsylvania insurance marketplace Pennie.com? The Laurel Health Centers are here to help with free enrollment counseling. You don’t have to be a health center patient to use this free service, and appointments are available throughout the full enrollment period (November 2020 - January 15, 2021). Call 570-723-3424 today! 

By Kristy Warren

With a passion for rural family medicine, Guillermo Rodriguez, MD has found his perfect fit at the Wellsboro Laurel Health Center, located at 7 Water Street in Wellsboro, PA. Join us as we welcome Dr. Rodriguez to our community and learn why he's so passionate about caring for patients of all ages and ensuring every patient receives great care. 

By Kristy Warren

When it comes to beating breast cancer, catching it early makes a big difference, but many patients skip one simple screening that could save their life: the breast self-exam. No two people or breasts are the same. A breast self-exam helps you learn your breasts’ unique characteristics—and knowing what’s normal for you helps you spot potential problems early. Click to learn how to perform a proper self-exam and when to call your doctor.

By Kristy Warren

With COVID-19 still spreading across the U.S., flu season is poised to be especially challenging this year. Learn how to tell flu and COVID-19 symptoms apart, the best time to get a flu shot, and when to call your healthcare provider for help as Angela Dixon, CRNP, shares tips on how you can ensure your family has peak protection this flu season.