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Gut Health is Important for All Ages
Colorectal cancer remains the third most common cancer in the U.S. Recent trends show that more and more young people -- those between 20 and 49 years of age -- are being diagnosed with it. This highlights the need to take steps to catch it earlier and try to prevent it.
Top 4 Tips to Lower your Risk of Colorectal Cancer
- Get screened when it’s time. A colonoscopy is an exam to look inside the large intestine (colon) and rectum to see if there are any changes. Historically, screenings were done at age 50. But due to increased cases in younger people, the American Cancer Society now recommends a first screening at age 45.
Take home stool sample tests, like Cologuard, can give doctors some useful information, and might be a good first step. Check with your care team about what is right for you.
- Know family history of polyps or cancers. Knowing what cancers your sisters, brothers, parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents have had is important and may change when and how often you need screening.
- If you have any of these symptoms, talk with your doctor or health care team.
• Changes in or inconsistent bowel movements, constipation, diarrhea or leaking
• New or unexplained abdominal pain
• Cramps and gas
• Unusual looking stools - Healthy stool is usually a soft, formed bowel movement that is typically brown in color
• Blood in your stool
- Make healthy lifestyle changes.
• Exercise regularly, try to walk as much as possible
• Drink more water
• Cook meals at home. Include more fiber, like fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans and lentils
• Limit alcohol
• Stob tobacco use
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Biometric Screenings
Beechwood
March 2 and March 21
6:15 - 11:30 am
Screening will be in the 2nd Floor Offices
1140 Tarrant Drive, Greensboro, NC 27410
Whitsett
March 16
6:15 - 11:30 am
Screenings will be in front office
6550 Judge Adams Rd, Whitsett, NC 27377
Important information for the day of screening:
- Fasting is not required but preferred for the most accurate results. Black coffee,
water, and medications are permitted. - Blood collection method will be by finger stick
- Please remain masked during the screening process.
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Mammograms
HPD
March 7 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Beechwood
March 8 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
NC66
March 10 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
How to make an appointment:
- Click “Schedule 3D Mammogram”
- Enter your Event Name (Ralph Lauren) to find your screening event
- Click on your event > Schedule
- Select a time
- Click "Get Appointment"
- Enter all patient information
- Click "Submit"
Or you can call 877.318.1349 to schedule an appointment.
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Things to know:
- You must bring your Insurance card and driver’s license to your appointment.
- If you are a female, over 35 years old, and have not had a mammogram in the past year, you are eligible for a mammogram. Ages 35-39 are eligible for 1 scan within those years; 40 and over are eligible annually.
- Invision Diagnostics will process everything through your insurance, so there is no cost to you!
- All 3D breast images will be compared to your previous year’s images and read by a Breast Fellowship Board Certified Radiologist. This is why we ask for the date and the location of your last mammogram.
- Please wear a mask to your appointment as the coach is considered a medical clinic. We will only have one patient on the coach at a time.
- Patients must provide a Primary Care or OB/GYN provider in order to have a mammogram and receive the results. If you do not have one, please contact the Ralph Lauren Onsite Care Clinic.
- Results of the mammogram will be mailed within 10-14 days to you and your provider.
- You cannot have any current issues with your breast: Our mobile mammography coach performs routine screening mammograms for women without current breast problems. If you currently have concerns regarding your breast health (i.e. a lump you can feel, nipple discharge, pain, dimpling of the breast, or nipple changes), please contact your primary care or OB/GYN provider immediately.
- Please allow 30 days between your last COVID booster/vaccine and your Mammogram.
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Destress at Lunch
Therapeutic Activities with Betsey
Bring your lunch and join counselor Betsey for therapeutic activities to take your mind off work. Activities will be paper or art-based, and all needed materials will be provided.
Topics may include goal planning, self-compassion, self-confidence, values, and more.
March 8 - 11:15 am to 1:00 pm
NC66 SEOUL Conference Room – Across from HR offices
March 14 - 11:15 am to 1:00 pm
HPD Aspen Conference Room
March 22 - 11:15 am to 1:00 pm
NC66 SEOUL Conference Room – Across from HR offices
March 28 - 11:15 am to 1:00 pm
HPD Aspen Conference Room
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Know Your Risk for Diabetes?
With diabetes, the body’s blood sugar, or glucose, level is too high. Over time, too much glucose circulating in the blood can hurt your heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves.
There are two main types of diabetes:
- With type 1 diabetes, your pancreas makes too little or no insulin. People with type 1 diabetes need insulin treatment to replace or supplement the body's own insulin. Type 1 diabetes most affects children and young adults.
- With type 2 diabetes, your body doesn’t use insulin the way its supposed to. Most cases of diabetes are type 2. The good news is that type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed with healthy lifestyle habits.
Prediabetes is when your blood sugar is high, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Think of it as a red flag to take action to be able to prevent diabetes.
Did you know?
- 1 out of 10 – have diabetes
- 1 in 3 adults – have prediabetes
- About half of expectant moms with gestational diabetes (diabetes in pregnancy) will go on to develop type 2 diabetes.
- Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the U.S.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The Facts, Stats, and Impacts of Diabetes
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Get a Head Start on Seasonal Allergies
It’s nearly that time of year – when the days grow longer, buds start to appear on tree branches and new blades of grass begin sprouting.
But if you’re one of the over 50 million Americans who suffer with seasonal allergies, these early signs of spring are also a reminder to plan ahead to avoid the sniffling, sneezing, tickly throat and itchy eyes.
Here are 5 tips to help you manage your allergies.
- Take medicines early, ideally 2-3 weeks before allergy season starts. If you take medicine to relieve your allergy symptoms, remember that they work best when you take them well ahead of the blooms of spring.
- Try a nasal rinse. A saline nasal wash or neti pot can do wonders to help flush out dust, pollen and other irritants and relieve nasal symptoms. Ask your care team which they recommend and always be sure to use cool boiled water or buy distilled or sterile water.
- Keep an eye on daily pollen levels with your weather app or morning news report so that you can try to spend less time outdoors on days when they’re high. Pollen counts are often highest in the mornings and reach their peak by midday or early afternoon.
Always reach out to and talk with your care team or on-site clinic provider if you have new or worsening allergies. In some cases, prescription medications or allergy shots may be needed.
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