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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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