High Blood Pressure: "The Silent Killer" If you are one of the 50 million people in the U.S. who have high blood pressure, there's a good chance that you may not even be aware of it. That's why high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is called "the silent killer." Untreated, high blood pressure increases…
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If you will have a new deductible in January, it will cost less to see us this month!
If you've been putting off your nagging health issues, make an appointment to come in this month before your 2016 deductible kicks in on January 1. With the holidays coming up, December is a month when most of us don't have or make the time to prioritize our health unless we suddenly get sick or…
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Get Your Flu Shot BEFORE You Get the Flu ($29.95 for a limited time) Flu season is here and it will last through next March. Flu season was particularly bad in 2015 and is expected to be at least as bad this winter. Many people postpone getting their flu shot and it doesn't become a…
read moreOur Newest Clinic Is Now Open in Pueblo!
Our Newest Clinic Is Now Open in Pueblo! If you live or work in Pueblo or know anyone who does, you should know that our newest clinic just opened in Pueblo in October. All of the same great extended hours and services that we offer in our other clinics are also now available in Pueblo.…
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At QwikCareMD and Comfort Care Family Practice, we understand how to prevent Hypertension [dt_sc_hr_border] Hypertension (high blood pressure) affects 30% of adults In the United States. According to the CDC, 68 million adults in the US suffered from hypertension (CDC March 6, 2013). Blood pressure is measured twice during a normal heartbeat. The first measurement…
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Living With Diabetes In Colorado Springs? Here are a few facts of Diabetes in America that can help prevent it or control it! Diabetes is one of the most expensive health problems in the US. The direct cost of diabetes was $245 billion in 2013 (American Diabetes Association, March 6, 2013). Of this $176…
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