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by Donna Davis, Chief Nursing Officer, Georgetown Community Hospital Life has changed in ways both big and small over the last year. Plans were suspended and priorities shifted as we cautiously made our way through a situation that we had never experienced, much less imagined would happen. As we get closer...

Is It Time for a Colonoscopy?

March 12, 2021

Is It Time for a Colonoscopy? What to know about colorectal cancer and how to protect yourself Do you remember when you used to put on your favorite bell bottoms and disco dance the night away? If you do, then it’s probably time to think about a routine colonoscopy screening. According...

Prevention on the Brain

March 4, 2021

by Scott Harrison, DO – Georgetown Community Hospital Emergency Room When you think about your health, some of the first things that probably come to mind are healthy eating, exercise, visits with a provider and other steps to help prevent and manage illness and disease. But there is another important factor...

Did You Brush? The Surprising Link Between Dental Health and Your Heart

February 28, 2021

How well do you take care of your teeth and gums? Some research has shown a link between poor oral health and poor heart health. Studies have shown a link between gum disease and increased heart disease risk and that poor oral health can increase the risk of bacterial infection...

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