In Shingletown a federally qualified health center (FQHC) provides excellent outpatient healthcare for the people in our community, whether those people live on the streets or have private health insurance, Shingletown Medical Center is here for everyone.

How to tell the difference between a cold and a flu. Know the emergency warning signs of flu and cold and flu prevention.

Student attendance at school is an important, cost-effective way to ensure students are on-track to learn and succeed. As many as one in seven students are chronically absent.

Successful medical care requires active teamwork between the patient (and family as appropriate) and the medical provider. An informed and engaged patient is the key to a successful outcome and patient satisfaction.

It is hard to believe but the new school year is about to begin. Time once again to review what immunizations will protect you, your children and those around you. 

It’s completely normal to snack throughout the day. While it can be tempting to opt for the fast, easy (but unhealthy) options, taking a minute to snack smart can save you time, money and calories.

The World Health Organization (WHO) says that the artificially produced trans fats found in junk and fried foods contribute to more than 500,000 preventable deaths annually.

Regular soft drinks are filled with calories and have excessive amounts of sugar. Drinking soda actually causes your body to become dehydrated.

Don't slip into vacation mode when it comes to oral health care. Your oral health affects your overall health. Oral health problems are also more likely with certain diseases or medical conditions.

Health Insurance lingo can be confusing. As a result, understanding your benefits and what you may owe out of pocket can be difficult. 

Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. So much of what we do physically impacts us mentally –it’s important to pay attention to both your physical health and your mental health in order to help you achieve overall wellness.

Successful medical care requires active teamwork between the patient (and family as appropriate) and the medical provider. An informed and engaged patient is the key to a successful outcome and patient satisfaction.

There are many warning signs that may indicate that someone is affected by bullying, either being bullied or bullying others. Recognizing the warning signs is an important first step in taking action against bullying.

Last week we explored the benefits of Shared Medical Provider-Patient Responsibilities.  This week we will examine the Shared Decision Making Responsibilities. 

Successful medical care requires active teamwork between the patient (and family as appropriate) and the medical provider. An informed and engaged patient is the key to a successful outcome and patient satisfaction.