Blog: Your Health

How to replace a lost COVID-19 vaccination card
Keeping up with your proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not only important for maintaining medical records, but for protection against fraud.

Are you eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot?
A booster shot will help strengthen protection against severe disease for people who are at high-risk for exposure to COVID-19 or the complications from an infection. The planned federal rollout of booster shots will address this population first and here’s what you need to know to determine if you are eligible.

What you need to know about COVID-19 booster shots
With the rise of infection cases in Alabama and across the nation, it is vital to use all available resources to protect public health. If you are unvaccinated, we encourage you to consider vaccination and learn more about the available COVID-19 vaccines from credible, evidence-based sources. If you are vaccinated, please consult your healthcare provider about your need for a booster shot.

Eating heart-healthy important part of managing cardiovascular disease
February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is a leading cause of poor health and disability in the United States. It’s responsible for eroding the quality of life and mobility

Vaccines are new tools in the COVID-19 fight
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has united people across our nation. Within a few months, life as we knew it changed. Yet, so many people have shown resilience and

Eating properly more important as we age
As we get older, the importance of what we put into our bodies should not be taken lightly. In fact, maintaining a healthy diet could be the difference between life

Eating heart-healthy important part of managing cardiovascular disease
February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is a leading cause of poor health and disability in the United States. It’s responsible for eroding the quality of life and mobility

7 ways to show the love this Valentine’s Day
One of the sweetest holidays on the calendar will be here soon. Around the nation, people will celebrate Valentine’s Day and express their affection for the ones they love. With

Happy National Activity Professional Week!
January 19-25 is National Activity Professional Week and it’s a time to recognize the work of these special people. They are a vital part of helping long-term healthcare residents live

Glaucoma: Know the signs and save your vision
Did you know that glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States? According to the National Eye Institute, nearly 3 million people have glaucoma, but 50 percent