Stay Healthy and Safe This Winter
Staying healthy and safe in the winter requires some extra caution. “The main concern for most is falls, especially for older adults,” says Dr. Nisar Amin, internal medicine physician at Pleasant Valley Hospital’s Regional Health Center. “That means taking extra...
Signs of Heart Disease in Women
Heart disease is often thought of as a men’s health issue, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Women may not always experience the classic symptoms such as chest...
What Every Man Should Know About Heart Disease
Understanding Heart Disease in Men According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the United States. Although this may be a daunting statistic, the good news is that there are some things that men can do to...
Who is Most at Risk for Heart Disease?
Understanding the Risks of Heart Disease Heart disease, also referred to as cardiovascular disease, is one of the leading causes of death in Americans according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). While the risk of heart disease increases with age, you’re never...
What is Sudden Cardiac Arrest?
Although many people use the terms cardiac arrest and heart attack interchangeably, they aren’t actually the same. According to the American Heart Association, a heart attack is when blood flow to the heart is blocked, and sudden cardiac arrest is when the heart...
Comprehensive Health Services Provide a Lifetime of Care for Women
Women take care of many people during their lifetimes: parents, spouses, sons, daughters, grandchildren and others. But all too often, because women are so busy caring for others, they often neglect to take care of themselves. At Pleasant Valley Hospital, we encourage...
Breast Cancer Screening During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Essential and Safe
Many women have been faced with the decision of whether to skip or postpone routine mammogram screenings during the current pandemic to avoid potential exposure to the coronavirus. It is important to know that when it comes to breast cancer screenings, staying home...
Why Self-Breast Exams are Important
Performing a Self-Breast Exam With about 1 in 8 women developing invasive breast cancer at some point during their lifetime, it is important for women to have routine screenings to detect any abnormalities in their breasts. This is because when it comes to the...
5 Questions Women Should Ask Their Provider
An annual well woman exam, separate from any other visit for sickness or injury, is an important way to stay informed and promote a pattern of preventive care and long-term health. These visits may include immunizations, important diagnostic and health screenings, and...