At a time when social distancing and staying at home is encouraged, many individuals may actually be neglecting their health out of an abundance of caution. For some, this may compound health issues and create more problems for them in the future.

“While we are grateful that the public has been heeding the advice to stay at home, which has helped to slow the spread of COVID-19, we are also finding that individuals with health issues that require treatment are not seeking care,” said Maury Regional Health Chief Medical Officer Martin Chaney, M.D. “It’s important that you consider the severity o...