Each May, Mental Health Awareness Month serves as an important reminder that mental health is a vital part of overall wellness. Just like our physical health, our emotional well-being requires attention, care, and sometimes professional support. Mental health influences how we think, feel, and respond to everyday situations. When stress,

By Amy Ricker, CRNP When most people think about ticks, they think of summer hikes or camping trips. But the truth is, ticks are a concern for much more of the year than many realize. As a healthcare provider, I see a lot of questions and anxiety around tick bites—when

Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States, accounting for nearly 1 in 5 deaths As primary care providers, we have a very important role in helping patients understand what screenings are available, what they detect, and how we can find cancers as early as possible—when treatment is