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Patient Resources

Patient Resources

We’re dedicated to providing you with current, trustworthy healthcare information and answering your questions about the most important healthcare problems facing rural Appalachians. All information on this website is regularly reviewed, updated, and approved for posting by an experienced doctor/curator.

Health Information

Health Information

General Health Information

General Health Information

COVID-19

COVID-19 Although we have much to learn, this we know: All available American vaccines and boosters are safe and effective for preventing serious disease and death from COVIRead MoreD-19. Wearing a multi-layered or N-95 mask when indoors and closer than 6 feet to others for 10 minutes or more is a good idea.

COVID-19

COVID-19 Although we have much to learn, this we know: All available American vaccines and boosters are safe and effective for preventing serious disease and death from COVIRead MoreD-19. Wearing a multi-layered or N-95 mask when indoors and closer than 6 feet to others for 10 minutes or more is a good idea.

Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Gynecological Health
Gynecological Health
Good Health: Take It to Heart
Good Health: Take It to Heart
Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure
Cholesterol
Cholesterol
Blood Glucose
Blood Glucose
Weight, BMI & Waist Measurement
Weight, BMI & Waist Measurement
Substance Disorder
Substance Disorder
Useful Websites

American Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.org/

American Diabetes Association: https://www.diabetes.org/

American Heart Association: http://www.heart.org/

Medline Plus: https://medlineplus.gov/

Mental Health.gov: https://www.mentalhealth.gov/

National Osteoporosis Foundation: https://www.nof.org/

Targetbreastcancer.org: https://www.targetbreastcancer.org

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/

Women’s Health.gov: https://www.womenshealth.gov/

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November 29, 2025

Where’s IBCORA Dr. Waldo? By Frederick W. Barker MD FACS
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November 29, 2025

Where’s IBCORA Dr. Waldo? By Frederick W. Barker MD FACS
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November 29, 2025

Where’s IBCORA Dr. Waldo? By Frederick W. Barker MD FACS

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