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...
2020 & The Importance of Mammogram Screening
2020 has been a year unlike any other. Priorities have shifted. Schedules have changed. But one thing that is still important is your HEALTH. Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths for women in the United States. The good news is, if it’s...
Pleasant Valley Hospital Reminds Women to Schedule Regular Mammogram Screenings
October is breast cancer awareness month and throughout the month, Pleasant Valley Hospital is reminding women to schedule their yearly mammogram. At Pleasant Valley Hospital, we provide high-quality, 3D mammography by compassionate experts who help make the...