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Should You Worry If Your Child Has a Low BMI?

The negative health effects of childhood obesity are well-known. But what about kids who are underweight?

When Should You Start Colon Cancer Screenings?

Years ago, doctors may not have mentioned colorectal cancer prevention until a patient’s 50th birthday. But now, both the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and American Cancer Society (ACS) advise people with an average risk for colorectal cancer to begin regular screening at age 45.

A Three-Step Plan for Breast Health

Mammograms play an important role in preventing breast cancer. But they are just one part of a breast health preventive care plan.

Southern New Mexico
Surgery Center
2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
Alamogordo, NM 88310
www.snmsc.org

Phone: 575.437.0890
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Email: info@snmsc.org

WELLNESS CENTER

Mental Health
Your mental health is just as important to your overall well being as your physical health. Here's information on a range of mental health topics, plus ideas on how to cope when your life hits an emotional bump.

Heart Disease
Heart disease is the biggest health risk Americans face today. If you don’t have heart disease now, you can help prevent it. If you’ve already been diagnosed with heart disease, you can keep it from getting worse. Here are the tools to get you started.

Older Adults
Although genetics determines how long we will live, it's the lifestyle we choose that will determine how healthy we are as we age.

INTERACTIVE TOOLS

Seasonal Affective Disorder Quiz

If you notice periods of depression that seem to accompany seasonal changes during the year, you may suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Children's Asthma Peak Flow Calculator

This calculator is for children with asthma. If you know your child's height, you can find his or her predicted peak flow.

Osteoporosis Risk Assessment

Osteoporosis is a disease that slowly weakens bones until they break easily. People who have a broken bone related to osteoporosis often experience a downward turn in their overall health.

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