Sep
25

Health Beat: How to help your child if they feel depressed or suicidal

Special to Iredell Free News Many parents would agree that they know their child well. They believe they can easily read their child’s expressions and emotions and would immediately know

Sep
19

Health Beat: Early detection and treatment can slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease

Special to Iredell Free News Forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. We all have forgotten where we parked the car, or have occasionally missed a doctor’s appointment. However,

Sep
14

North Carolina health officials encourage residents to get fall COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Everyone 6 months and older should get the fall COVID-19 vaccine with their flu shot. Because the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve, the

Sep
09

NCDHHS working to prevent common foodborne illnesses

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As part of National Food Safety Education Month, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is raising awareness about common foodborne illnesses

Sep
07

NCDHHS: Treatment readily available if you test positive for COVID-19

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — During the current period where COVID-19 cases are increasing, treatment is readily available and appropriate for the majority of North Carolinians. Using antiviral

Sep
05

Flu shots now available at Iredell County Health Department

Special to Iredell Free News As flu season approaches, the Iredell County Health Department is pleased to announce the availability of flu shots for the community. With the ongoing challenges

Sep
04

Health Beat: How to keep your cholesterol levels in check (Recipe)

Special to Iredell Free News Hamburgers, hot dogs, and french fries have become staples of the American diet. And while these foods are delicious, if you eat them on a

Sep
03

Health Beat: Sports nutrition advice for kids and adolescents

BY DR. ANTHONY D. ELKINS Let’s face it — most of us and our children have terrible diets. For many families, fast food or takeout, sugary drinks, and food “on

Aug
22

Health Beat: Lactation consultant addresses misconceptions about breastfeeding

Special to Iredell Free News When you are pregnant or have just become a new mother, you may receive a lot of advice about breastfeeding from family, friends, or even

Aug
15

Piedmont HealthCare Urgent Care and Express Care offering $25 sports physicals  

Special to Iredell Free News From August 15 through September 30, Piedmont HealthCare’s Statesville and Mooresville Urgent Care centers are offering sports physicals for only $25. At PHC Urgent Care,

Aug
14

Health Beat: How to decide whether to go to urgent care or the ER

Special to Iredell Free News You’re preparing your favorite meal and accidentally slip and slice your finger. The cut seems deep and hasn’t stopped bleeding for a few minutes. You

Aug
07

Health Beat: Doctor provides tips for healthy start to new school year

Special to Iredell Free News Summer vacation is quickly coming to an end. Returning to school can be an exciting and overwhelming time for parents and children. It’s a significant

Jul
31

Iredell Wound Care helps woman recover from post-surgery health challenge

Special to Iredell Free News Facing new health challenges can be frightening and overwhelming. And it’s normal to feel uncertain when dealing with something unfamiliar that affects your wellbeing. This

Jul
26

Health Beat: What you need to know about sunburn

Special to Iredell Free News A little sun exposure is good for you. Your body uses it to make Vitamin D, and it can even improve your energy and mood.

Jul
23

Health Beat: How to recognize, treat swimmer’s ear in children

Special to Iredell Free News Now that we’re in the heat of summer, you and your family may be looking to cool down at the pool, beach, or lake. But

Jul
13

Health Beat: Managing diabetes in summertime can be challenging

Special to Iredell Free News Summertime is fun, but keeping your cool in the hot, humid weather can be more difficult for some than others. Those with diabetes actually feel

Jun
25

Health Beat: A Guide to Preventive Screenings for Men

Special to Iredell Free News If you aren’t sick, you may not put going to the doctor on your list of priorities. However, regular checkups are important, even if you

Jun
07

Health Beat: You can save a life with Hands-Only CPR

Special to Iredell Free News Imagine you are at a baseball game and see someone collapse in the stands. People yell, “Who knows CPR?” but everyone looks at one another,

Jun
02

Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell expresses support for tobacco raise the age, permit legislation

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell (DACI), along with the Cabarrus Health Alliance, Cleveland County Public Health, Mecklenburg Office of Chronic Disease Policy & Prevention, Wingate University Public

May
28

Health Beat: Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Special to Iredell Free News Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. If a stranger approaches you at an ATM, you should feel some anxiety. If you are hiking and

May
15

A Parent’s Guide: What to do when asthma attacks

Special to Iredell Free News For many children, warm weather means outdoor activities and fun in the sun. But for the 4.8 million American children with asthma, this time of

May
05

Health Beat: Regular handwashing prevents spread of infectious diseases

Special to Iredell Free News Our hands our one of our body’s main tools — they enable us to touch, grasp, hold, and interact with our environment. In healthcare, the

Apr
29

Piedmont HealthCare Endoscopy Center recognized for quality and safety

Special to Iredell Free News The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), a leading gastrointestinal medical society, has recently granted a three-year recognition for quality and safety to Piedmont HealthCare

Apr
19

Free COVID-19 tests available for all North Carolina households through June 30

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday announced a change to the Project Access COVID Tests program (Project ACT) that will

Apr
16

‘Miracles happen here every day’

Dr. Naveed Rajper brings cutting-edge medicine to Piedmont HealthCare cardiology BY MIKE FUHRMAN Jerry Heiss was on the fast track to becoming an amputee last fall. A retired English teacher who lives in

Apr
05

Health Beat: How to manage your child’s seasonal allergies

Special to Iredell Free News With the arrival of spring, your child may be wanting to spend more time outside. But, with the arrival of spring comes budding leaves, blooming

Apr
01

NCDHHS urges North Carolinians to “Fight the Bite”

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With warmer weather on the way, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services urges North Carolinians to “Fight the Bite” by taking

Mar
27

Health Beat: What you need to know about kidney disease

Special to Iredell Free News Did you know your body has its very own self-cleaning system? It’s your kidneys! Every 30 minutes, your kidneys filter all the blood in your

Mar
01

Health Beat: How to take charge of your high blood pressure

Special to Iredell Free News Have you been told you have high blood pressure? If so, it may have come as a surprise, considering you probably had no apparent signs

Feb
28

Community Health Survey rollout planned for late March

Healthy Iredell Coalition finalizing questions to aimed at identifying key health needs BY DEBBIE PAGE The Healthy Iredell Coalition, a group comprised of Iredell County citizens and agency and organization

Feb
22

Health Beat: If untreated, AFib can lead to increased risk of stroke, heart failure

Special to Iredell Free News The American Heart Association (AHA) estimates that as many as 6 million Americans live with atrial fibrillation (AFib). Although it’s common, many are still unaware

Feb
10

Health Beat: How to treat minor burns at home

Special to Iredell Free News Imagine you are cooking dinner and accidentally touch the hot pan. Your immediate reaction will be to pull your hand away from the pan, but

Jan
31

Cervical Cancer Awareness: Understanding the HPV Vaccine

Special to Iredell Free News Close to 14,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually. Of those, 4,000 die every year. Many of us are vaccinated

Jan
24

Health Beat: Prioritizing self-care can lead to improved physical, mental health

Special to Iredell Free News The virtue of selflessness has been instilled in many of us from an early age. We are taught to take care of others and to

Jan
18

Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County partners with CATS to produce free caregiver training videos

Special to Iredell Free News Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County (HPCIC) recently partnered with the Iredell-Statesville Schools Career Academy & Technical School (CATS) to develop a series of

Jan
13

High levels of community transmission of COVID-19 reported in Iredell County

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department is reporting high levels of community transmission of COVID-19, and health officials are encouraging residents to take steps to protect