January is Thyroid Awareness Month: Get Checked, Early Detection Makes all the Difference

January is Thyroid Awareness Month and Mid-State Diagnostic Imaging is reminding the community of the importance of taking action to protect thyroid health. This month is an ideal time to raise awareness about thyroid disease, the importance of screenings, and early detection.

Thyroid disease affects an estimated 20 million Americans, and up to 80% of those affected are unaware they have a condition. When left undiagnosed, thyroid disorders can worsen over time. The thyroid gland, located at the front of the neck, is about two inches long and shaped like a butterfly. It plays a vital role in regulating energy levels, body temperatures, metabolism, and overall growth and development.

One of the best ways to protect your thyroid health is to stay alert for symptoms and schedule a thyroid screening if you haven’t had one recently. You can also perform a simple self-check at home. Stand in front of a mirror, tilt your head back, and swallow. Watch for any bulges, lumps, or other unusual changes in the neck area. If concerns arise, your healthcare provider may recommend a thyroid ultrasound, which provides real-time images of the thyroid and helps detect nodules, growths, or tumors early, when treatment is most effective.

Mid-State Diagnostic Imaging offers thyroid ultrasounds at two convenient locations in Plymouth, NH. As an ACR-accredited facility, Mid-State provides high-quality, low-cost imaging services, including self-pay options for patients without insurance. Additional services include Wide Bore MRI, Low-Dose CT, Advanced X-Ray, and Ultrasound.

If your provider recommends a thyroid ultrasound, contact Mid-State Diagnostic Imaging at (603) 217-6324 or visit www.midstatehealth.org/service/imaging-center to learn more. Mid-State Diagnostic Imaging is available Monday through Friday at both 101 Boulder Point Drive and the Diagnostic and Care Center at 28 Main Street, Plymouth NH. Ask your provider for a referral to Mid-State Diagnostic Imaging and take control of your thyroid health.

About Mid-State Health Center

Mid-State Health Center delivers primary care and supportive services at locations in Bristol, Plymouth, and Lincoln, offering medical services, dental services, behavioral health counseling, physical and occupational therapy, diagnostic imaging, infusion, recovery, nutrition, and care management for the entire family. The mission of Mid-State Health Center is to provide sound primary health care to the community accessible to all regardless of the ability to pay.