October is National Dental Hygiene Month, so how can you maintain healthy teeth? We’ve put together ten tips for healthy teeth that can help you keep good oral hygiene and keep the cavities away! Ten Tips for Healthy Teeth Have the proper brushing technique. Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the gums. Gently… Read more »

What’s the difference between sudden cardiac arrest and a heart attack? What causes these conditions? And what’s the best way to prevent them? It’s time we get familiar with the facts. According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women. In addition, it is the leading cause of… Read more »

On October 10th, people and organizations recognize World Mental Health Day to promote awareness of mental health issues. Young or old, anyone can be at risk for mental illness. According to the World Health Organization, half of all mental illness begins by the age of 14. However, most cases go undetected and untreated. Therefore, the… Read more »

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Join us in celebration of people with Down Syndrome and help us educate others on what the syndrome is. Essentially, this means a person was born with an extra chromosome 21. Chromosomes are small “packages” of genes in the body. They determine how a baby’s body forms during pregnancy.… Read more »

There are 10 things you should know about us. As we enter our busiest season, we felt it would be a good time to share 10 important things about MainStreet Family Care that we want you to know! 10 Things About MainStreet Family Care We have locations spread across the State of Alabama and Georgia,… Read more »

October is SIDS Awareness Month. SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is the unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby, typically under the age of one. Most of the time death happens while sleeping. SIDS is also known as crib death because children passing while in their crib. To create awareness, we’ve shared some basic information… Read more »

Strep throat is a common illness. It is the result of an infection by a bacteria known as Streptococcus. There are several various forms of bacteria, but the two main types are group A Streptococcus and group B Streptococcus. Strep bacteria pass from one person to another when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or touches another person or… Read more »

Summer storm safety is important–mostly because they often arise quickly and without much warning. Storms and lightning are a very real threat. Houses can be blown apart by lightning strikes, falling trees can damage people and property. What you were told as a child about staying safe during a storm still rings true today and… Read more »

Did you know MainStreet Family Care offers occupational testing? Since 2018, MainStreet Family Care has been doing its part to keep the labor force healthy and safe by offering occupational health services. Working with over 1,000 companies around the state and nation, we have evaluated close to countless employees across various industries. Our occupational medicine… Read more »

Each year 50 million people go to war. The enemy? ALLERGENS. The human body is constantly defending itself from these attacks. Dust, mold, and pollen wage war by eliciting very unpleasant reactions within the body. Allergy victims suffer through watery eyes, sneezing, headaches,  congestion and much more. What is an allergy? One of the marvels… Read more »