While most people focus on barbecues and beach trips to celebrate the month of July, Express Care of the Shoals is encouraging people to, please, also take some time to focus on the message behind the yellow ribbon. July is SARCOMA AWARENESS MONTH – and, although it affects more than 50,000 Americans, along with their families and friends who love them, sarcoma is still often considered to be the “forgotten cancer.” Sarcomas are a rare group of cancers in which malignant cells form in the bones or soft tissues of the body. Sarcomas grow in connective tissue – cells that connect or support other kinds of tissue in your body. Webster’s defines “Sarcoma” as a malignant tumor arising in tissue (
Now is the time for School & Sports Physicals. Please, let us know if we can assist you or your family. Physicals required for participation in school sports are available at Express Care of the Shoals. No appointment necessary, and the wait time is short. For more information, contact us today!
The AtLast Medical Weight Loss program is helping men and women across Northwest Alabama achieve their health and weight management goals. Since launching AtLast in April of 2018, participants have lost a combined total of more than 1,200 pounds. The simple to follow program utilizes energy-boosting injections; appetite control medication; and counseling in calorie reduction, nutrition, and exercise. While losing weight is good for self-esteem, it also reduces the many health risks associated with extra pounds. By maintaining a healthy weight you avoid higher risks of many chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, and some fo
