Healthy eating hits a convenience peak during the sizzling summer months. Show me one cucumber and I’ll show you grocery bags stuffed full of the summer staple waiting for takers in church basements, business breakrooms and front steps. The cucumber is just one garden...
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Tips to live your best life this summer season
Summer’s here and it’s time to get out on the golf course, fire up the campfire, cheer for your favorite ball players and generally enjoy the outdoors. Here in the upper Midwest, we spend our long winters pining for the joys and warmth of summer. Once the weather...
Men’s Health: As Important as Regular Oil Changes
(HOWARD, SD) – Is there ever really a slow season? With jobs, school activities and family life, schedules are always full. Horizon Health is ready when you are to make sure your systems are running smoothly. We know your day-to-day is filled with school runs, jobs,...
Don’t have a stroke – follow these tips
Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase – don’t have a stroke. But seriously, don’t. Almost 800,000 people will suffer a stroke annually in the United States – approximately one stroke every 40 seconds. These health emergencies often happen quickly, with little to no warning...
Pediatric Care: From Playground to Checkup—We’re Here
At Horizon Health we treat patients through all stages of life – even the very beginning. If you’re starting or adding to your family, Horizon Health is here for you. As a parent we know you have worries and joys in equal measure. Let Horizon take one worry away by...
What is Public Health? Why It Matters More Than Ever In Rural Communities
Clean water, Sanitation, and safe workplaces. These everyday protections we take for granted didn’t happen overnight. They are the result of people working together to make sure their friends and neighbors stay healthy. National public health protects families,...
Spring into a new season of life focusing on cancer prevention
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month - a perfect time to take stock of your overall health and make some changes that could help prevent cancer. Behavioral changes that could be linked to cancer prevention will look similar to advice from doctors on how to live...
Plant Good Habits: Simple Wellness Tips for a Healthier Rural Life
Building healthy habits is like preparing your field or garden for planting. It takes steady care and small steps that end in a bountiful harvest. The same can be said of making positive changes to your health. Why Healthy Habits Matter Your long-term well-being will...
How Small Diet Changes Can Deliver Big Health Rewards
February is a great month to focus on healthy eating. But what does it mean to eat heart-healthy? It’s basically the kind of diet plan advocated by your Horizon Health provider. Adding some heart-healthy changes to your diet makes it easier for your body to regulate...
HPV Vaccine Facts: How the HPV Vaccine Prevents Cancer and Protects Your Family
Are you wondering whether the HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine is right for your family? It’s hard to wade through all the information available to make a decision that gives you peace of mind. Here are a few real-world numbers to make this decision easier....