Is the Keto Diet a Healthy Option?
New diet trends come and go, but the ketogenic (“keto”) diet has been in the spotlight for a few years now with no signs of disappearing. All diets have certain benefits and risks, and it’s important to talk to your doctor before starting any diet or exercise regimen. But what exactly is the keto diet,…
Healthy Bacteria: The Benefits of Probiotics
When we hear the word bacteria, we normally think of germs or getting sick, but did you know that everyone actually has “good” and “bad” bacteria in their body at all times? These bacteria live in our digestive tract, with the majority living in our intestines and colon. They help digest food and can be…
The Facts about Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common viral illness that usually affects infants and children younger than 5 years old. Typical symptoms include fever, mouth sores, and a skin rash, and children can get exposed to the virus through close personal contact such as hugging, breathing in air when an infected person coughs or…
Anxiety and Depression: You Are Not Alone
In the United States, approximately 40 million people experience anxiety every year, and more than 16 million experience depression. While anxiety and depression are separate conditions, they often “co-occur”, which means that many people experience symptoms of both conditions at the same time. We would like to share the story of one of our patients…
Too Sick for School?
For those of us with kids, it’s rare that a school year goes by without a sick day. When you wake them up for school, and they say they don’t feel well, how do you respond? Do you just let them sleep? Do you take them to the doctor? Is there a “right” way to…
What You Should Know About Whooping Cough
Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is a highly contagious infection of the respiratory tract.
Movie Night: What You Need to Know About Ratings
Here’s what you should know about movie ratings and making sure your kids are seeing entertainment that suits their age.
PHN Patient Success Story: Eric
Eric never had back pain issues growing up; he simply had a “bad back” from constantly working at his computer. Two years ago in 2016, Eric slipped on the ice carrying groceries, which resulted in him injuring his lower back. He hit the back of his head and had migraines for a month and a…
PHN Breast Cancer Grant Programs
For the past four years, Primary Health Network (PHN) has been awarded various grants through the Susan G. Komen Foundation, supporting breast health education and early breast cancer detection and support. Awarded funds have been used to assist Primary Health Network patients across Mercer, Lawrence, and Beaver County who are of the age to be…
Folic Acid and Women’s Health
You might have heard of folic acid before or seen it on a nutrition label for certain foods. It’s made from folate, which occurs naturally in some foods and is a form of a B-vitamin. But did you know how important folic acid is for your nutrition, especially if you’re a woman? It’s even required…