Phoebe Wellness Watch
Cancer Fighting Diet
There’s no guarantee you will or won’t get cancer based on what you put in your body, but there is plenty of evidence to suggest that certain foods can lower your cancer risk, while others may increase your cancer risk.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest VS. Heart Attack
Sudden cardiac arrest and a heart attack are two different heart problems, but both are serious and potentially deadly. The most important thing to remember with both is that the patient needs medical care right away.
Primary Care
A primary care physician is a medical doctor who provides comprehensive healthcare for common illnesses and basic medical services. They often serve as the first point of contact for patients.
Breast Cancer
Dr. Troy Kimsey is a surgical oncologist who serves as Phoebe’s Medical Director of Oncology. Watch this video to hear him discuss genetic testing and breast cancer care available at the Phoebe Cancer Center.
Cholesterol
High cholesterol levels put you at greater risk of heart disease and stroke, so it’s important to know your levels, your risk factors and what to do to maintain healthy numbers.
Summer Safety
At Phoebe, we want you to remember each summer for all the right reasons. Dr. Eddie Black has some advice to help keep you safe during the summer.
Trauma Awareness
Today, more Americans survive serious injuries than ever before. That is due largely to advancements in trauma care and strides made in developing optimal trauma protocols and expanding the trauma system.
Minority Health Month
Health indicators such as life expectancy and infant mortality have generally improved over the years for most Americans. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “some people from racial and ethnic minority groups experience a disproportionate burden of preventable disease, death and disability.”
Colorectal Cancer Awareness
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, but it is also often a preventable form of cancer. A colonoscopy may reveal polyps before they develop into cancer.
Women's Heart Health
Many people think of heart disease as a health issue that primarily affects men, but heart disease is also the number one killer in women. In 2020, heart disease killed more than 314,000 women in the United States.
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COVID-19 Vaccines
COVID-19 vaccines have been proven to be extremely safe and effective, and widespread vaccination will end the pandemic. The sooner most people get vaccinated, the sooner our lives can return to normal.
Mindful Eating & Good Nutrition
A healthy diet helps maintain a healthy body. Unfortunately, many of us don’t spend a lot of time thinking about what and how we eat. Mindful eating is a strategy that can help you improve your overall health by improving your nutrition.
Heart Health
Heart disease is extremely common. It is the leading cause of death in men and women and in people of most racial groups. About 647,000 Americans die from heart disease each year. That’s one in every four deaths.
Bariatric Surgery
Not every overweight person is a good candidate for weight loss surgery, but that surgery is truly life-changing for many patients. New advances have improved success rates and offer real hope for obese patients who have not had success with diet, exercise and behavior modification.
Holiday Stress
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 43.8 million Americans experience mental illness in a given year, and depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Unfortunately, the holiday season can intensify depression and stress for many people.
Hospice
Nearly 1.4 million Americans with a life-limiting illness receive care from hospices each year. Hospice is a broad spectrum of high-quality care provided by a team of compassionate professionals who help a patient focus on living, rather than dying.
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women in the United States, behind only skin cancer. It can occur in men and women, but it is much more common in women.
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common type of heart arrhythmia. It is an irregular heartbeat that can occur in brief episodes or become a permanent condition.
Youth Sports
All physical activity comes with some inherent risk of injury, but the benefits generally outweigh the risks for most of us.
Women's Health
If you believe the stereotype, women are more concerned about their health and visit the doctor more than men. That’s not necessarily true.
Heart Attack Treatment
Treatment of heart attacks has advanced tremendously in recent years. Phoebe’s team of emergency medicine and heart & vascular experts are ready to offer you quick and quality care that could save your life.
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Health and Fitness
Wouldn’t you like to end 2018 healthier and in better shape than you started the year? Sure, we all would. Here is some advice to help you see real results.
Hunting Safety
Hunting can be an extremely enjoyable activity, but it can also be dangerous if you aren’t cautious at all times. Here you will find some great hunting safety tips!
What You Need to Know About Diabetes
Diabetes is a critical health problem in southwest Georgia that continues to become more prevalent. Are you at risk?