Health Updates & News
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How Taking Statins Can Lower Your Cholesterol and Protect Your Heart
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Prescription statins are a commonly prescribed treatment for lowering cholesterol to help protect your heart. Studies found that statin therapy can significantly reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, peripheral artery disease (PAD), and other cardiovascular events, especially in people with high cholesterol, diabetes, or existing heart disease.
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Bouncing Back after the Flu – Recovery Tips for Getting Back to Better Health
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There’s only so much you can do to speed up recovery from any viral illness, including the flu, but there are a few things you can do to feel better while you’re recovering, and that may help you to bounce back from the flu and get back to better health.
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Tips and Tricks for Giving up Soda
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If you are thinking about making some healthier choices, like giving up soda, here are some reasons why its a great idea, some tips, and some tricks to help you ditch the soda habit. Why Quit Soda You may think of soda as harmless compared to cigarettes or alcohol, but the consequences of your daily soda habit can slowly pile up. Bubbly, sweet, innocent-looking soda may be tasty, but it’s also linked to health risks…
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Tips on Reading Nutrition Labels
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Great! You have decided to make some lifestyle changes for better health, but where to start? Making healthy dietary choices can help you stay active and feel your best, as well as help lower your risk of developing some health conditions that are common among adults. To assist you on your journey to better nutrition, the FDA has a tool to help you make informed decisions about the food you buy called the Nutrition Facts…
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National Birth Defects Prevention Month
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January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month, a time dedicated to providing information on birth defects, prevention or risk reduction, and where to seek help if you have concerns about birth defects. The CDC estimates that 1 in 33 babies are born with a birth defect in the United States every year. Depending on the condition, the impacts of a birth defect can be severe and last throughout a child’s lifespan. Babies born with a…
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Have a Healthy Holiday Season
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The average American gains 10-15 pounds from October 31st – January 1st. You don’t have to be one of those people! Here’s your guide to make the most of the holiday season while staying on track with your health goals. Be ahead of the game come January 1st!
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New eHealth System
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Effective December 1st, River Bend Medical Associates officially transitioned to the MyChart app through the Epic electronic health system. As part of this upgrade, we will no longer be using Klara for messaging.
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National Influenza Vaccination Week Reminder – It’s Not Too Late!
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In 2025, National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 1st-7th. This is a reminder that if you haven’t been vaccinated against the flu yet, it’s not too late, schedule your shot today!
