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Healthy Lung Month October is Healthy Lung Month, so let's discuss our lungs. Our lungs are some of the most crucial organs in our body, so it's important to avoid smoking and vaping, exercise regularly, and avoid environments with poor air quality. ... These are just a few things that can be done to keep our lungs healthy, consult your doctor to learn more. #lungs #health #doctor

National Art Day Today is national art day! Do you like to buy art or make your own? ... What do you think of this doctor painting? What type of art inspires you? https://www.westcovinafamilymedical.com/ #doctor #art #painting #urgentcare

National Medical Assistant Day Today is National Medical Assistant Day, which makes it the perfect time to show appreciation to all the hard-working Medical Assistants that work efficiently to keep us safe and healthy. West Covina Family Medical thanks you!... #medical #assistant

What will you be for Halloween? Do you normally buy costumes or make your own? Check out this doctor costume, is it something you would consider?... Share your plans for Halloween with us! #halloween #urgentcare

Happy Indigenous People Day from West Covina Family Medical! Today is a day to commemorate indigenous, aboriginal, and native people. Let us use this time to appreciate the very people who lived on this land all those years ago!

Stomach Pain Stomach pains can have many different causes. The most common include:... - Indigestion - Gallstones and Gallbladder inflammation - Pregnancy - Gas - And much more Some of these conditions are more serious than others. Contact your doctor to learn more.

World Mental Health Day Which servers as an important reminder that it's okay to take a break and focus on your mental health. So take a break, and maybe learn something new. Learning something new can shift mental health to a state. ... Learn something new about your health

The Importance of Food Safety Did you know that 1 in 10 people fall ill after eating unsafe food every year? These illnesses lead to 420,000 deaths yearly. These statistics emphasize the importance of food safety. Be sure to read food labels and analyze expiration dates, in addition, store your food in its respective environment in order to prevent rotting and contamination.... Lastly, doing further research on this topic while also consulting your doctor can help prevent illness and harm from unsafe foods. #illness #food

The Healthiest Veggies Vegetables being some of the healthiest food you can eat is a well-known fact. But which vegetables are the healthiest? An efficient way to determine which vegetables are the healthiest is by prioritizing greener veggies. The greener and darker color a vegetable is, the healthier it is.... The greenest veggies include spinach, parsley, cilantro, broccoli, asparagus, and much more. #health

Health Benefits of Having a Pet Owning and taking care of a pet is a very pleasant experience, but did you know it’s also good for your health? Owning a pet can help decrease high blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels... Caring for a pet also helps decrease feelings of loneliness and improving mental health Lastly, owning a pet present more opportunities for exercise and outdoor activities #pet #health #urgentcare

Sugar Intake Sugary foods can be tempting, but it’s important to limit the amount that you consume, here’s why: Added sugars have no nutritional value and may contribute to weight gain and heart disease.... The average person should consume no more than 25-36 grams of sugar daily

National Self Improvement Month September is National Self Improvement Month, and what better way to improve your self than to learn something new. Did you know some bacteria is good for you... Visit our website to learn more https://www.westcovinafamilymedical.com/