We believe that health education is a powerful tool. Check below for timely articles on a wide variety of topics. Some of the articles written by our staff members have been published in daily and weekly news publications.

NEW! The Practitioners at Mill Creek Medical Associates wish to inform our patients of the On-Call and Hospital Coverage policies of the practice.

NEW! Check out our recommendation answering the most frequently asked questions about the pneumonia vaccine!

Electronic Prescribing - This program allows staff to automatically fax all of your prescriptions, whether new or renewals, directly to the drugstore of your choice. Check details!

Vaccination Schedule (PDF) - A vaccination timeline for every mother to follow.

The DASH Eating Plan to Lower Blood Pressure (PDF) - A comprehensive guide from the US Department of Health and Human Services full of helpful information and recipes to help you reduce your blood pressure.

Protect Your Child from Online Predators & Dangers (PDF) - Without leaving the comfort of their own home, predators can learn everything they need to know about your child by cruising online sites. Find out what you can do to keep your child safe.

Your Guide to Lowering Your Cholesterol With TLC (PDF) - A comprehensive guide provided by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Download this PDF file and discuss it with your healthcare professional.

Secure & Confidential Personal iHealth Record - Create one -- it's easy! Research your family health history by constructing a pedigree for the last three generations. We have a few websites to help you get started.

Eating Smart - Even When You're Pressed For Time (PDF) was designed to help you identify specific steps that you can take to improve your eating and exercise habits gradually, and manage your weight.

Fitting Fitness In - Even When You're Pressed For Time (PDF) will show you how to weave exercise into your busy schedule and gradually build up to 30 minutes of activity on most days.

Your Guide to Lowering Blood Pressure (PDF) - A comprehensive guide provided by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Download this PDF file and discuss it with your healthcare professional.

Your Guide to a Healthy Heart (PDF) - A comprehensive guide provided by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Download this PDF file and discuss it with your healthcare professional.

Protect Your Heart - Lower Your Blood Cholesterol (PDF) - SPANISH TRANSLATION PROVIDED) - A comprehensive guide provided by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Download this PDF file and discuss the steps you can take with your healthcare professional.

Stop Smoking Guide (PDF) - Want to quit, need to quit? Check out this comprehensive guide from the American Academy of Family Physicians. Download the PDF file and discuss your plan to quit with your healthcare professional.

Simple Steps to Prevent Cancer (PDF) - The American Institute for Cancer Research offers information on healthy living and reducing cancer risk.

Women & Stroke - (PDF) Find out why the two are often times not a happy couple. Tips for women of all ages!

One Minute Car Seat Safety Check (PDF) - The American Academy of Pediatrics gives parents a quick checklist of everything they need to know to ensure a car seat is properly installed.

Chronic Pain (PDF) - An interesting look at alternative methods available to manage chronic pain.

There are many websites full of valuable health information out there! Check out the links our staff hand picked with your health in mind. Always be sure to check with your family physician before following advice from any website.

ACOG - The American Academy of Obstetricians & Gynecologists website contains valuable health information and resources for women of all ages.

Alternative Therapies - The National Institutes of Health offer information on alternative therapies.

American Heart Association - Excellent resources about heart & other vascular diseases and prevention.

Cancer Therapies - Information on cancer, its therapies, and clinical trials.

Center for Disease Control - Get the latest on the flu or information on prevention of illness.

Diabetes - Learn more about diabetes by visiting the websites listed below.

• American Diabetes Association
• National Diabetes Education Project

Family Doctor.org - Health information for the family from the American Academy of Family Physicians.

FirstGov for Seniors - Good senior health articles and links to other informational sites.

Herbal Therapies - Herbal Research Foundation offers reasonable scientific assessment of herbs.

KidsHealth - The medical experts of The Nemours Foundation offer an interactive website full of up-to-date medical information specifically tailored for parents, kids and teens.

Mayo Clinic Health Info - A respected source of information on a wide variety of health topics.