Heart Disease The term "heart disease" is often used interchangeably with the term "cardiovascular disease." Cardiovascular disease generally refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack, chest pain (angina) or stroke. Other heart conditions, such as those that affect your heart's muscle, valves or rhythm, also are … [Read more...]
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Blood Pressure High blood pressure is a common and dangerous condition. Having high blood pressure means the pressure of the blood in your blood vessels is higher than it should be. It is normal for blood pressure to rise and fall throughout the day. However, if blood pressure stays high for a long time, it can damage your heart and lead to health problems. This … [Read more...]
Measles
With confirmation of measles virus in Washington state, Grant County Health District (GCHD) is advising individuals to check their children’s and their own vaccination status and verify they are up-to-date with the measles mumps rubella (MMR) vaccine. Anyone who believes they may have been exposed and believes they have symptoms of measles should call their healthcare provider … [Read more...]
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
What is the Human papillomavirus (HPV)? HPV is a very common virus that most people get at some time in their lives through sexual activity. Most of the time people with HPV have no symptoms and do not know they have it. HPV causes genital warts and is the leading cause of cervical cancer. How is HPV spread? Through vaginal, anal or oral sex with a person who has … [Read more...]
Hepatitis A
What is hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a vaccine-preventable, communicable disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). It is usually transmitted person-to-person through the fecal-oral route or consumption of contaminated food or water. Hepatitis A is a self-limited disease that does not result in chronic infection. Who is at risk for hepatitis A? … [Read more...]