Celiac is a chronic digestive and autoimmune disorder that is triggered by ingesting gluten and causes damage to the small intestine. Celiac disease is also called celiac sprue, coeliac disease, non-tropical sprue, and gluten-sensitive enteropathy. If you have celiac disease and you eat gluten, your immune system sees gluten as a threat and reacts by Read More
Chronic Care Management
As our patients reach Medicare eligibility and enter their golden years, we strive to maintain and improve their quality of life. Chronic conditions should be managed by your family practice in addition to working with the appropriate specialists. Case management is a specialty of our practice, and you can count on our care coordinators to help you (and your loved ones) every step of your journey.
If you need to be connected to community resources, our communications liaison and quality management analyst has significant ties in the community. From the Alzheimer’s association to finding a bible study group, Olivia Garcia can help you make your introductions. She can be reached at ogarcia@rbmafamilydocs.com.
5 Reasons to See Your Family Doctor – Even When You’re OK
Your family physician is there for you when you feel sick, but they are also there when you are healthy. Seeing your primary care doctor when you feel fine can be just as important as doing it when you are ill. Here are five reasons to see your family practice doctor even when you feel Read More
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes awareness month is when we join our community to bring attention to diabetes, increase awareness of the impact of diabetes, and provide information about the detection and management of the disease. According to the CDC, over 37 million Americans are living with diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic health condition. When you have diabetes, your Read More
Eat it or avoid it – Common Triggers for IBS
If you experience IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) you know that flare-ups are no fun. Learning more about the foods that you should avoid can help you manage your IBS and cut back on flare ups. IBS is a common problem that affects the digestive system, which includes the stomach and intestines. It is a chronic Read More
Make Heart Health Part of Your Self-Care Routine
Devoting a little time every day to care for yourself can go a long way toward protecting the health of your heart. Simple self-care, such as taking a moment to de-stress, giving yourself time to move more, preparing healthier meals, and not cheating on sleep can all benefit your heart. And that’s a good thing, Read More
World Aids Day
December 1st is World Aids Day. River Bend Medical Associates joins in solidarity with our community to show support to the millions of people living with HIV/AIDS, commemorate those we have lost, raise awareness of the impact of HIV/AIDS, and celebrate the victories that are allowing more people to live longer healthier lives. Founded in Read More
November is American Diabetes Month
American Diabetes Month is designed to focus the nation’s attention on this ever-growing disease the issues surrounding diabetes and the many people who are impacted by the disease. Diabetes is a disease in which a person’s blood glucose (or blood sugar) levels are exceedingly higher than normal. This type of sugar is found in the Read More
Fight the “Silent Killer”
Simple Steps to Managing Your High Blood Pressure High blood pressure is often referred to as the “silent killer” because most of the time there are no symptoms, however, when left untreated high blood pressure quietly damages your blood vessels and leads to serious health issues. Hypertension, or high blood pressure (HBP), is when the Read More