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The Artistic Side of Dr. Charle
Were you aware that Dr. Edwin Charle, co-founder and medical director of Salmon Falls, is a member of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra? Those of you who thought that perhaps doctors don’t have an artistic side have been proven wrong! Dr. Charle has been an avid cello player for years, and his talent can be witnessed […]
October National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point. The good news is that many women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. A mammogram – the screening test for breast […]
Salmon Falls and PainCare Sponsor Apple Harvest Day 5k for 6th Year
For the sixth straight year, PainCare and Salmon Falls Family Healthcare will be the underwriting sponsors for the Apple Harvest Day 5K Road Race on Saturday, October 4th. The race, organized by the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce, will kick-off the 30th Annual Apple Harvest Day, which attracted over 60,000 people to the Garrison City in […]
September Is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
One in 3 children in the United States is overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. The good news is that childhood obesity can be prevented. In honor of National Childhood Obesity Awareness […]
Back-to-School: Organizing for Success
“Back-To-School” is approaching quickly, and so are the chores that come along with it. Salmon Falls has elaborated on this easy-to-use, 20 item back to school checklist from parenting.com that is sure to keep you organized and ready to send your kids off to their first day of school for the 2014-2015 year: […]
Back To School Physicals
As much as your child doesn’t want to hear it, it’s music to your ears! The kids are going BACK TO SCHOOL soon! It’s time to schedule your child’s back to school physical and get them up to date with this year’s immunization regulations. [button link=”https://salmonfallsmd.com/become-a-patient/” color=”#666666″ size=”3″ style=”1″ dark=”0″ square=”0″ target=”self”]Make An Appointment[/button]
Diabetes Care: Katrina Diederichs, FNP, CDE
Meet Katrina Diederichs, FNP, CDE: Treatment philosophy: Katrina believes that many patients do not change unhealthy habits until a significant health crisis occurs, for instance they get diagnosed with diabetes, cancer, or have a heart attack. “Your body is a precious yet temporary temple for your soul! It is the means with which you do the fun […]
August Is National Immunization Awareness Month
We all need shots (also called vaccinations or immunizations) to help protect us from serious diseases. To help keep our community safe, Salmon Falls Family Healthcare is proudly participating in National Immunization Awareness Month. Shots can prevent serious diseases like the flu, measles, and tuberculosis (TB). It’s important to know which shots you need and […]