American Diabetes Month

Posted on November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 by Cynthia Jett

November is National Diabetes Month! Prediabetes is a serious health condition affecting more than 1 in 3 U.S. adults. Follow these tips from the @National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) about how to manage and even reverse your prediabetes: Start with small chang...

COPD

Posted on November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 by Cynthia Jett

COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe. Progressive means the disease gets worse over time. Check out the link to learn more about COPD. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/copd

Family Engagement Night

Posted on October 5, 2021October 11, 2021 by Cynthia Jett

Roane County Family Health Care was on hand during a recent Family Engagement night at Roane County High School. Students and families were invited to attend parent/teacher conferences and participate in games. RCFHC provided promotional items, as well as information on family planning services, ...

What is polycystic ovary syndrome?

Posted on September 7, 2021September 10, 2021 by Cynthia Jett

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a health problem that affects 1 in 10 women of childbearing age. Women with PCOS have a hormonal imbalance and metabolism problems that may affect their overall health and appearance. PCOS is also a common and treatable cause of infertility. https://www.womens...

Back to School

Posted on August 13, 2021October 11, 2021 by Cynthia Jett

Roane County Family Health Care was one of the community partners who participated in the Back to School event at Spencer Middle School. Families were invited to attend the event in order to meet their child’s teacher and get class schedules. Door prizes were given out throughout the event. RCFHC...

Roane County Family Health Care

Posted on June 10, 2021June 22, 2022 by Cynthia Jett

Star Recognition!

Posted on June 10, 2021June 10, 2021 by Cynthia Jett

Roane County Family Health Care recently received Medicare Advantage Star Recognition. The MA Star Recognition Program is awarded to health care facilities and primary care providers for their exceptional care provided to Humana Medicare Advantage patients.

Lyme Disease

Posted on May 27, 2021September 13, 2021 by Cynthia Jett

Nearly half a million people are diagnosed with Lyme disease annually. This is a significant increase from a the past few decades. Learn how to protect yourself and your family! https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/index.html

High Blood Pressure

Posted on May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 by Cynthia Jett

High blood pressure (also referred to as HBP, or hypertension) is when your blood pressure, the force of blood flowing through your blood vessels, is consistently too high. Click on the link below for the facts regarding high blood pressure and learn some tips on how to lower your BP! https://www...

Sexual Health

Posted on April 19, 2021September 13, 2021 by Cynthia Jett

If you are sexually active, or thinking of becoming sexually active, it is important that you Talk. Test. Treat. to protect your health. These three small actions can have a big impact on your sexual health! https://www.cdc.gov/std/saw/resources.htm