November 2017 Blogs

Drug Take Back Day at PIMC

The United States is currently facing an epidemic of addiction, overdose, and death due to prescription drug abuse. More than 6.4 million Americans, age 12 and above, abuse prescription drugs. These numbers are higher than cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, and methamphetamine combined. Studies show that the majority of the prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends.

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Mashpee Wampanoag Service Unit Works with Patients Apprehensive about Dental Procedures

At the Mashpee Wampanoag Health Service Unit in Massachusetts, I have seen several patients come to us with a history of traumatic dental experiences. In most cases, the trauma seems to stem from experiencing pain with a dental procedure.

It is estimated that 75 percent of American adults experience ... Continue reading

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Why I Quit Smoking

It was college. I was a young and impressionable freshman, living away from home for the first time. I was making new friends and living a new routine. I had never smoked a cigarette, but a bunch of my friends would smoke at parties. Not that frequently, just on the weekends while hanging ... Continue reading

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Supporting Those Who Care for Elders with Dementia

During the month of November, we observe National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness month. There are many different causes of dementia, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common. All causes of dementia share common features of difficulty with memory, gradual progression, and difficulties ... Continue reading

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Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a great time to raise awareness of the connection between diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Diabetes is one of the major risk factors for the development of CVD. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  , ... Continue reading