October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to equip people with the information and resources they need to spread awareness within their own family and circle of friends. It’s a time dedicated toward helping people understand how prominent breast cancer is and what can be done to help prevent, diagnose, and treat the disease. What can we, as a community, do to fight breast cancer and bring more awareness to the cause? In 2018, an estimated 266,120 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 63,960 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer. Our goal at Hutchinson Health is to encourage self-exams, screenings, and mammograms to aid in early detection. Together, we can make progress and lead a strong fight against this disease. Early detection ... Continue Reading

This is a common time of year for people to get sick with a variety of illnesses. Understanding the differences between a cold, the flu and gastroenteritis can help you determine what kind of care you need. The Difference Between a Cold and the Flu The Difference Between the Influenza and the Stomach Flu   What Kind of Care Do You Need? Influenza - If you have influenza, the CDC states that most will recover with rest and time, but people that are very sick or in a high risk group will need medical attention. There are prescription medications that can help treat influenza in high risk patients and you can check with your provider for options. Cold - If you have a cold, get rest and appropriate over-the-counter medications for comfort are the recommended treatment. There aren't prescription medications ... Continue Reading