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Need to Qualify Your Workers for Hurricane Clean Up?
OSHA Testing | DOT & Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing | Employment Physicals Hurricane Michael has devastated Panama City, Mexico Beach and much of the surrounding area. ProHealth is READY to serve the affected areas by helping businesses vet qualified workers FAST with: On-site and after hours collection services Able to service Panama City &…
Read MoreProHealth Teams up with Suit Yourself
ProHealth will be accepting donations for Suit Yourself, a ministry that helps local women find employment and independence in the community. Pensacola, Florida – ProHealth and ProHealth Medical Care will be accepting donations for Suit Yourself, a free community outreach ministry of the First United Methodist Church that helps women in the community find a…
Read MoreSilicosis: A Silent Killer
Silica is everywhere: it’s in shoes, it’s in sealants, it’s in tools, and sometimes, it’s in the air we breathe. It’s so common, chances are you encounter it multiple times a day. There are many different forms of silica, and some of them can actually make you sick. One form is called crystalline silica. This…
Read MoreFind Your Milk Match
First, it was skim milk, then 1% and 2%. Today, cows are sharing the shelves with a crazy amount of milk alternatives, but why? According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, milk consumption per capita has been on steady march downward, dropping 25% while milk alternatives like soy, almond, and rice milk has averaged annual sales growth…
Read MoreThe American Opioid Crisis: Causes & Effects
“Opioid crisis”: Two words every American has probably heard many times lately. Our country is in the throes of a huge drug problem, and it seems to be one of the media’s favorite things to report on. But what exactly is happening? How did we get here, and can we fix it? Let’s start with…
Read MoreWho Needs a Tuberculosis Test & Why?
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of those diseases most people don’t think about unless they have to. It’s not really common enough to be a headliner like the flu, so it’s not one of those things that stays at the front of our minds. That doesn’t mean it’s not VERY serious if we get it, though.…
Read MoreSurviving Allergies This Spring
They say March roars in like a lion and right behind him… allergy season. Especially for regions in the country like Florida that rarely see snow, allergy seasons hits hard. As soon as the days start to lengthen, grass and trees begin to grow, releasing pollen to spread. As if we haven’t seen enough of…
Read MoreOvarian Cancer Awareness Month: Pensacola Edition
The month of September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month! We strongly believe that awareness leads to meaningful action. Local groups and companies in Pensacola are making an effort to bring awareness to this disease through various fundraising and awareness efforts. Before we get to our list of ovarian cancer supporters in Pensacola, let’s first…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About DNA Testing
Our understanding of DNA and its connection to virtually every aspect of human life has led to some of the most exciting and important breakthroughs in medical history. Genomics, which is the science responsible for studying and mapping DNA strands, originated in the 80s and now provides the framework for modern DNA testing. Although the…
Read MoreThe Travelers’ Guide to Vaccinations Before Travel
If you are planning a trip outside the country, then you need to check to see whether you need to get any travel vaccines before you go. Some of these vaccinations take several months to kick in, which means that you need to start planning for vaccinations before traveling well ahead of time. The CDC…
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