Mammogram: Screening Tool for Breast Cancer

by Platte River Medical Clinic | Mar 22, 2019 | Health Information and Tips

Breast cancer survival rates are at a steady increase with 89.7% of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer surviving five years or longer after treatment, according to the National Cancer Institute. You’ll increase your odds of survival by detecting cancer...

Why Should You Get The Flu Shot Vaccine

by Platte River Medical Clinic | Oct 25, 2018 | Health Information and Tips

Platte River Medical Clinic is encouraging our patients to get their flu shot vaccine this fall.

Remote Virtual Visit

by Platte River Medical Clinic | Sep 20, 2018 | Health Information and Tips

Remote virtual visits allow our patients to receive medical treatment outside of normal business hours.

Glycemic Index and Type 2 Diabetes

by Platte River Medical Clinic | Aug 31, 2018 | Health Information and Tips

If you have type 2 diabetes, you know it is important to monitor your blood sugar levels. One way to achieve this is by planning your meals based on the glycemic index (GI) of the ingredients. What is the Glycemic Index? According to the American Diabetes Association,...

How to Manage Your Stress and Start Relaxing Today

by J. Sundberg | Aug 21, 2018 | Health Information and Tips

Stress is a struggle that we all endure from time to time. It can be motivating, but it can also be crushing when it becomes a daily occurrence. If you’ve been feeling stressed for a long period of time, it could become chronic if you don’t begin making changes in...

Do I have High Blood Pressure?

by Platte River Medical Clinic | Jul 9, 2018 | Health Information and Tips

If you are an American adult, there is a 1 in 3 chance that you have high blood pressure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Known as the “silent killer,” high blood pressure – or hypertension – typically has no...