If you are a woman, this is your month! May is not only a time to honor the women who have made a wonderful difference in your life, it’s also when Women’s Health Week happens. This means it’s time to take care of you. The best way to start is with a well-woman exam.
If you are a woman, this is your month! May is not only a time to honor the women who have made a wonderful difference in your life, it’s also when Women’s Health Week happens. This means it’s time to take care of you. The best way to start is with a well-woman exam.
Have you seen your doctor lately? Some people only go when they’re sick. But nowadays things are different. Health providers not only treat sickness and chronic health issues, they are also all about prevention.
There seems to be a lot of different types of wellness checkups these days, from well-child visits and sports physicals to well-adult visits, well-woman checkups and annual physicals to geriatric annual wellness visits and annual physicals.
Whether you’re a man or a woman, colon health is something you should absolutely pay attention to — and talk about.
Sometimes some things are best left unsaid. This does not apply to your health, including sensitive subjects like your colon and rectum. Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and needlessly claims more deaths than another other cancer besides lung cancer.
Heart disease may be the nation’s top cause of death, but did you know a few healthy habits could majorly decrease your risks? Even if you have a heart disease condition or survived a heart attack, these lifestyle habits can help maximize your recovery and improve the function of your active heart muscle.
Heart disease is a big problem. It’s the number-one cause of death in the nation. The Centers for Disease Control states that 659,000 (one in four) Americans die each year from heart disease. For Hispanics, the death rate is one in five.
Tips of navigating health insurance plans to help save time and money.
It happened again. An individual we’ll identify as “ES” in order to protect our member’s privacy, had another mental health crisis.
All JB ever wanted was to be a “normal” healthy 19-year-old girl living a normal teenage life. But due to a hole in her heart from a birth defect, the Houstonian wasn’t able to attend high school activities or experience life as a teenager.
When it comes to parties, Latinos like them big, long and full of food and drinks. That’s a good thing — except if there’s a pandemic going on.
Whether you know it or not, diabetes is most likely a part of your life. Diabetes affects individuals of all races, ages, and body types and is estimated to be occurring twice as often as it did 10 years ago.
It’s true that the best time to start taking care of yourself is when you’re young and healthy. This is especially important for Hispanics, who have a higher risk of health disorders than many fellow Americans, including higher incidences of high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. Disabilities and poor health usually increase with age.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month started on October 1. To celebrate, you plan to make an appointment with your provider to get a mammogram, yes? If not, you’re not alone.
Your pregnancy test came back positive — good for you! Your first thought may be to let your closest loved ones know, but the next may very well be, “Now what do I do?” When it comes to you and your developing child’s health, every question is a good question.
As the population continues to age, more people are providing care to a family member or loved one. Data provided by Mayo Clinic states that approximately one out of three adults in the United States provides care to another adult as an informal (untrained) caregiver.
With much of the world able to allow freer movement and open businesses, you may feel like you’re starting to get your life back to normal. A return to a normal lifestyle may include your favorite things like indoor dining and the kids returning to in-person schooling. But it also means the return of flu season.
Medical emergencies always generate a feeling of stress and fear of what might happen. While that is completely normal, whether it be sickness or injury, it’s very important to be prepared to seek the appropriate medical attention.
One of the trickle-down effects of the pandemic that providers have experienced is sicker patients due to deferred testing. One test that understandably went by the wayside is the colonoscopy.
Imagine having a care team that is available to help with your physical, emotional, and spiritual health needs, and is ready to provide high-quality care when you need it the most. For Equality Health members, this type of interdisciplinary care team is a reality.
Right about now, most kids are paying little to no attention to anything having to do with going back to school. While the reality of school may lurk vaguely in the back of their minds, kids usually have definite feelings about going back into the classroom.
When it comes to risk-taking — doing something that can be harmful or dangerous — men clearly outdo women. That risky behavior has put men way behind women when it comes to their health.
Most people don’t look forward to getting vaccinated. Maybe for the promise of protection, yes; but not for the ouch of the shot and possible reactions. For some of you, the hesitancy might go beyond skin deep. Memories, history and stories may make you shy away from any kind of vaccination.
No matter where you go on planet Earth, women have held an important role in the development and evolution of the human race. For starters, everyone has a mother. During the nine months your mother carried you, her body provided nourishment for your developing body. Women are the predominant caretakers in the world. They are unique and exceptional beings filled with love.
As the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in Arizona continues to gain momentum, the official statistics still show more people have not received the vaccine than have. Everyone’s participation is crucial to reach a successful solution for this public health crisis.
The COVID-19 vaccine is our shot at returning to normal. Equality Health Foundation, with HeroZona Foundation and community partners, is working hard to establish trust and get the vaccine out to diverse communities hit hardest by the pandemic. Thank you, ABC World News, for helping us raise awareness about this important topic.
Equality Health Foundation and Herozona Foundation held a vaccination event Saturday, April 17 at Sunnyslope Senior Center. The organizations are working to protect underserved communities hit hard by the pandemic.
On the first Saturday in April, the U.S. celebrates National Love Our Children Day. The fitting start to National Child Abuse Prevention Month places attention on the hidden epidemic of violence toward and neglect of children. It’s a reminder for everyone to appreciate children and develop loving and respectful relationships with them.
Equality Health Foundation, HeroZona Foundation, and coalition partners held a vaccine event on Saturday at South Mountain Community College to help diverse communities hit hardest by the pandemic get access to the vaccine. “It’s kind of nice just to feel that relief and you’ve done your part to not only save yourself but other people too,” said a COVID-19 vaccine recipient after receiving their shot.
The rollout of the long awaited COVID-19 vaccine had a bumpy beginning. Limited supplies made efforts to receive a dose hit-and-miss for many, but combined with significant access barriers, the vaccine became virtually impossible for underserved communities to receive it.
For Lourdes Martínez, a 55-year-old woman from south Phoenix, the COVID-19 pandemic brought stress beyond that of the virus. This extra layer of stress came from the suspension of nonurgent medical procedures.
With COVID-19 vaccines now available throughout the United States, the number of people in Arizona qualified to receive the vaccine has opened up, and many people have been fully vaccinated. Information that’s provided when vaccines are given reveal a clearer picture about the number of people affected by this virus.
Language and cultural barriers have made it difficult for many people of color, immigrants and non-English speaking communities to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
With the blink of an eye, the first month of the year has passed. How close are you to achieving your goals to improve your health? If you haven’t started yet, don’t worry. February is a nationally dedicated month to focus on your heart health, and what better way to start your journey to improve your health than with of one the most vital organs in your body?
Phoenix Rising Football Club announced today that Equality Health, a technology-enabled, whole-health delivery system, will be the official presenting sponsor of the 2021 season, the fourth year in a row for the Phoenix-based company.
The recent rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in Arizona has brought a feeling of hope and relief in defeating this new virus — not only for those who have received the vaccine, but for the rest of the community patiently waiting for theirs as well.
The largest vaccination campaign in history has begun, with more than 11.1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the United States. The initial goal, put forth by the Trump administration’s Operation Warp Speed, involved vaccinating 20 million people before the first of the year.
Now that 2020 has passed, the good news is you made it through one of the most difficult years in the nation’s recent history. Though the start of 2021 brings renewed hope with an opportunity to improve your life by achieving goals and attaining new heights, this new year comes with its own new challenges and obstacles.
New twists on holiday traditions to help keep the “happy” in your holiday – even during a pandemic.
It’s no secret that healthcare has been at the center of COVID-19 disruptions. The pandemic has pushed the limits of the healthcare system in ways we could have never imagined. Provider revenue streams and staffing were significantly impacted, and everyone had to shift as much of their business model as possible to a virtual care environment to survive.
The 4th Annual Healthy Fall Festival & Turkey Giveaway, took place Saturday, November 21, and was organized by the Equality Health Foundation in partnership with the Alhambra Elementary School District. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the drive-thru event was well-received by the community.
Equality Health and Cigna have joined together to help provide access to healthcare to those who need it the most in Arizona’s Hispanic community.
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it quickly became apparent that underserved, vulnerable communities would be hit the hardest and suffer the most.
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines social determinants of health (SDoH) as “the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age,” which are “shaped by the distribution of money, power and resources at global, national and local levels.”
Monica Miller was 48 years old, premenopausal and had a routine mammogram screening scheduled for the next week. Out of the blue, while working her nursing shift, Miller felt like a bee stung her right breast. She called it “a sign from something.”
Equality Health’s mission is to provide access to quality care for all people, including the elderly population and our most vulnerable individuals. Helping people find the right Medicare plan to fit their unique needs is one way that Equality Health is fulfilling their mission.
Despite all the medical advances in the treatment of breast cancer, two essential factors that may help overcome this terrible illness are prevention and a well-supported treatment plan.
Just hearing the word “cancer” can conjure feelings of unease and fear. Even as the medical field continues to advance day by day to combat this disease, the best weapons continue to be prevention and early detection.
This coming fall, we are faced with the possibility that the flu and COVID-19 will be present simultaneously. Both are highly contagious and sometimes deadly.
Since it appeared in the news last December, the coronavirus has managed to shut down nations, wobble economies and seriously alter everyday life.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently called for medical and dental check-ups to be resumed despite the pandemic. The topic for the next “Cafecito Time con Equality Health” that’s scheduled for today, Thursday, August 27, is ‘How to Make the Most of Your Next Visit to the Doctor’.
María is a young mother who lives with her family in South Phoenix. Maria’s son, Lucas, was born a little over one year ago. Like many first-time mothers, María has strictly followed all the instructions provided by her doctors in regard to both her and Lucas’ health and well-being.
In the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic that has already infected more than one million Americans, it’s difficult to think too distantly into the future.
As brick and mortar establishments alter daily operations to counter the COVID-19 pandemic, community-based organizations (CBOs) can continue to serve community members in need. LINQAZ, the statewide collaborative online referral network for CBOs and healthcare providers, is free to join and use.
