Health Education
October 14, 2020
Why It’s More Important Than Ever To Get Your Flu Shot This Year
Why It’s More Important Than Ever To Get Your Flu Shot This Year Each year, West Virginians grapple with flu season. Stuffy noses, sore throats, and body aches become just […]
August 19, 2020
Have a Teenager Going Off to College? Take These 3 Health Steps Before They Leave
Have a Teenager Going Off to College? Take These 3 Health Steps Before They Leave Summer has passed. Now, it’s time for your not-so-little child to fly the coop and […]
July 21, 2020
Our Favorite Spots to Enjoy Barbour County in the Summer
Our Favorite Spots to Enjoy Barbour County in the Summer Summers in Barbour County, West Virginia are a much-anticipated treat for both locals and tourists. From swimming to hiking and […]
May 29, 2020
Tips for Quitting
Tips For Quitting Guest Blogger: Holly Hobert, BSN, RN, CTTS Quitting tobacco is the single best thing you can do to improve your health. Quitting smoking at any age can lead […]
January 24, 2020
Cervical Cancer Myths Busted
Cervical Cancer Myths Busted Cervical cancer is considered the fourth most frequent cancer in women with nearly 13,000 women in the United States diagnosed each year. These numbers are startling. […]
December 5, 2019
5 Tips for a Healthy Finals Week
5 Tips for a Healthy Finals Week Most students take final exams seriously. After all, final exams reflect a student’s performance for the semester’s coursework and are a sign that […]
November 12, 2019
Diabetics: Have Your Pie and Stay Healthy Too!
Diabetics: Have Your Pie and Stay Healthy Too! ‘Tis the season when folks will be dashing from one holiday dinner to the next. The time of the year when overindulging […]
October 10, 2019
Cancer Sucks – These Affordable Screening Options Don’t
Cancer sucks- These affordable screening options don’t The month of October is nationally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and is a campaign designed to increase awareness of the disease. […]
October 9, 2019
Why Consider a Physician Assistant for Your Primary Care Provider?
Why Consider a Physician Assistant for Your Primary Care Provider? October 7th through October 11th is Physician Assistant Week! Here at Barbour Community Health Association (BCHA) we have seven Physician […]
September 26, 2019
Preventing the Flu, One Shot at a Time
Preventing the Flu, One Shot at a Time The season of autumn is known for its burst of reds, oranges and yellows, caramel apples, pumpkin patches, and spooky corn mazes. […]
September 13, 2019
5 STD Myths Busted
5 STD MYths Busted For some, the college experience is more than just about education. The college years be a time of exploration, meeting new friends and finding oneself amongst […]
September 5, 2019
Options to Best Fit Your Preferences and Prevent Colon Cancer
Options to Best Fit Your Preferences and Prevent Colon CanceR Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths for both men and women combined in West Virginia. Early […]