Keeping a Healthy Heart During COVID
February is heart awareness month, and we know how important it is to keep you and your heart healthy – especially during a pandemic, and chances are, you know it too. If you have been diagnosed with a heart disorder or struggle with high blood pressure, you may have...
FAQ’s About the COVID-19 Vaccines
Q1: When is ELH getting the COVID-19 vaccine? Q2: Who is eligible to get the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine? Q3: Will the COVID-19 vaccine give me the virus? Q4: Will the COVID-19 vaccine protect me from catching the virus? Q5: Can I be placed on a waiting list to get the...
Should I Get a Mammogram During COVID-19?
It’s October, so you know what that means – it’s Breast Cancer Awareness month! It’s time we put our health back in the forefront. Since April, the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S., it’s no surprise people put their routine health care appointments on...
4 Benefits of Wearing a Mask During a Pandemic
During the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, masks have started to play a significant role in slowing the spread of COVID-19. Though research on effectiveness is constantly ongoing, the CDC recommends anyone ages 2 and up wears a mask to help prevent future infection....
Preventive Care is Important Now More than Ever
It’s no surprise since COVID-19, preventive medicine has become less essential to the public. Many Americans have been led to postponing their annual screenings and physical exams, in an effort to keep themselves out of harm’s way. But this can actually lead to more...