Did you know that every third Sunday in July is National Ice Cream Day? Back in 1984, President Ronald Reagan wanted to commemorate this sweet treat that over 90% of Americans enjoy so he decreed National Ice Cream Day to be observed every third Sunday in July. On average Americans eats 48 pints of ice […]
Healthcare Tips
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Cataract Awareness: Risks, Symptoms, and Treatments
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the United States. Many think of cataracts as an issue arising only in our senior years with more than 24 million Americans over the age of 40 being affected. However, although it is rare, approximately three out of every 10,000 children have “pediatric cataracts”. Most cataracts […]
Celebrate the World of Flavors
March is National Nutrition Month Every March we take note of health and wellness by celebrating National Nutrition month. In 2022, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is dedicating the month to “Celebrate the World of Flavors”, which is the perfect theme for our beautiful foody island. In the US Virgin Islands, we are […]
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Controling Your Blood Sugar Good nutrition and regular physical activity are two powerful behaviors to help you control your blood sugars. Did you know 10.5% of Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes and 21.4% have it but do not even know? The good news is that tasty foods – including rice, breadfruit, and bread – […]
COVID-19 Booster Shots Now Available
Plessen Healthcare is pleased to announce that as of Wednesday, September 22, 2021, the Plessen Vaccine Center has begun to offer booster shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty) mRNA vaccine to the following groups: Patients who are 65 years of age and older Healthcare workers First Responders Only patients who received the Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty) vaccine are […]
Eating for a Healthy Immune System
As we approach the fall and flu season, having a healthy immune system is important for maintaining overall good health and for fighting off or lessening the impact of viruses like colds, flu, and COVID-19. Your immune system is just that – a system of organs, tissues, cells, proteins (antibodies), and other chemicals that allow […]
