Chattanooga Family Practice

09/14/2026

National Food Safety Education Month
Could Your Kitchen Be Making You Sick?

Foodborne illness can often be prevented with a few simple habits:

🧼 Wash your hands before preparing food
🥩 Keep raw meat separate from other foods
🌡 Cook foods to safe temperatures
❄️ Refrigerate perishable foods promptly

Food safety is an important part of protecting your family's health.

09/11/2026

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Men: Know Your Prostate Health Risk

Prostate cancer may not cause noticeable symptoms in its early stages.

Your age, family history, and other risk factors can influence when screening should be discussed.

👨‍⚕️ Talk with your healthcare provider about your individual risk and whether prostate cancer screening is appropriate for you.

Early conversations can make a difference.

09/09/2026

September is Healthy Aging Month

Healthy Aging Starts With Staying Independent

Aging well isn't simply about living longer—it's about maintaining the ability to enjoy the things that matter to you.

Regular preventive visits, maintaining strength and mobility, staying socially connected, and managing chronic conditions can all support independence as you age.

💚 Don't wait for a health problem to make your health a priority.

09/07/2026

09/04/2026

Check Your Medicine Cabinet

Expired medications may lose effectiveness or become unsafe.

Take a few minutes this month to review expiration dates and properly dispose of medications you no longer need.

09/02/2026

The Importance of Recovery Days

Exercise is important—but recovery is too.

Your muscles repair, strengthen, and grow during rest.

Don't underestimate the power of a recovery day.

08/31/2026

Heat Exhaustion vs. Heat Stroke

Know the difference.

🥵 Heat exhaustion:
Heavy sweating
Dizziness
Nausea

🚨 Heat stroke:
Confusion
High body temperature
Loss of consciousness

Heat stroke is a medical emergency. Seek immediate medical attention.

08/28/2026

💖✨ CFP LOVES DOLLY! ✨💖

Around here, we believe in big hearts, big smiles, a little sparkle, and a whole lotta Dolly! 💕🤠💎

Because when in doubt… What Would Dolly Do? 🌸✨💗



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08/28/2026

Healthy Bones Need More Than Calcium

Strong bones also need:
🏃 Regular exercise
☀ Vitamin D
🥚 Protein
🚭 Avoiding to***co

Healthy bones are built over a lifetime.

08/26/2026

Listen to Your Gut

Frequent bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or abdominal pain shouldn't become your "normal."

Persistent digestive symptoms deserve medical attention.

Early evaluation can make a big difference.