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Are You Taking Full Advantage of Your Health Plan Benefits? Check your deductible status and FSA balance to see if there’s money to be saved or used Most consumers pay significant premiums for their health insurance, but not everyone takes full advantage of the benefits of insurance coverage, especially once the annual deductible has been reached. Using your health plan benefits for medical visits, screenings and procedures is the best way to support your overall health. And, as the current plan year co... ... Read More

Enterprise, Alabama, 9/15/2023 –According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Despite being preventable and treatable, many individuals still die from this disease due to a lack of awareness about preventive care. Medical Center Enterprise is committed to promoting early detection and prevention of colon cancer through regular colonoscopy screenings because, when detected early, the survival rate for colon cancer is ... ... Read More

Enterprise, Alabama, 07/28/2023– On average, adults in the United States sit for over 12 hours a day. This sedentary lifestyle is becoming increasingly more common largely due to jobs that require sitting for prolonged periods, long commutes, TV binge watching and increased cell phone usage. But, this lifestyle can cause real harm to overall health. Sitting down for extended stretches increases the risk of developing chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, cancer and obesity, even in those who ... ... Read More

Enterprise, Alabama – Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections in the United States, resulting in seven million office visits to healthcare providers each year. Additionally, 50 percent of women and three percent of men worldwide will experience a UTI in their lifetime. While most UTIs are not serious, they can cause discomfort, and if left untreated could lead to kidney damage or sepsis. UTIs are an infection in any part of the urinary system including kidneys, bl... ... Read More

Type 2 diabetes is on the rise among children and young adults Enterprise, Alabama, 06/28/2023 – Over 30 million Americans have type 2 diabetes. If left untreated or unmanaged, the disease can damage all aspects of the cardiovascular system, cause blindness, heart disease, loss of limbs and other serious conditions. While type 2 diabetes is most often diagnosed in adults 45 and older with a family history of the disease or in those who are overweight or obese, the condition is now becoming more prevalen... ... Read More

Type 2 diabetes is on the rise among children and young adults Enterprise, Alabama – Over 30 million Americans have type 2 diabetes. If left untreated or unmanaged, the disease can damage all aspects of the cardiovascular system, cause blindness, heart disease, loss of limbs and other serious conditions. While type 2 diabetes is most often diagnosed in adults 45 and older with a family history of the disease or in those who are overweight or obese, the condition is now becoming more prevalent in childre... ... Read More

Enterprise, Alabama – On average, adults in the United States sit for over 12 hours a day. This sedentary lifestyle is becoming increasingly more common largely due to jobs that require sitting for prolonged periods, long commutes, TV binge-watching, and increased cell phone usage. But, this lifestyle can cause real harm to overall health. Sitting down for extended stretches increases the risk of developing chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and obesity, even in those who exercise ... ... Read More

ENTERPRISE, AL – To help address hunger in our community, and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Medical Center Enterprise has donated the peanut butter to Coffee County Family Services. All of that peanut butter was donated by Medical Center Enterprise employees during the recent Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive. According to Joey Hester, CEO, a large percentage of residents in the Coffee County area struggle to put food on the table. The Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive... ... Read More

Enterprise, Alabama – Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections in the United States, resulting in seven million office visits to healthcare providers each year. Additionally, 50 percent of women and three percent of men worldwide will experience a UTI in their lifetime. While most UTIs are not serious, they can cause discomfort, and if left untreated could lead to kidney damage or sepsis. UTIs are an infection in any part of the urinary system including kidneys, bl... ... Read More