Just in time for the new school year, September is national head lice prevention month. The campaign, sponsored by The NPA (National Pediculosis Association), highlights the importance of routine screening and early detection. Head lice prevention month is a good time to learn how to prevent head lice, how to detect lice, and what to Read More
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September is PAD Awareness Month
September is Peripheral Artery Disease or P.A.D. awareness month. A time for us to raise awareness about this chronic circulatory condition. PAD is a common, yet serious, disease. PAD is treatable, but left untreated can lead to heart attack, stroke, loss of limb, or even death. According to the National Institutes of Health, P.A.D. affects 8 – Read More
What are Shingles
Anyone who has had chickenpox in their lifetime may develop shingles. Shingles is a reactivation of the chickenpox virus (varicella zoster) in your body. Shingles are a viral infection that causes a painful rash. The rash can appear anywhere on your body. A shingles rash commonly looks like a stripe of blisters that wraps around Read More
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance that highlights the importance of vaccinations for people of all ages. With the new school year just around the corner, it is a great time to get your family caught up on their routine vaccinations. Staying current with routine vaccinations during childhood, adolescence, and adulthood can Read More
What is Celiac Disease?
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
July is National UV Safety Month
Each July we take the time to try to raise awareness about the danger of Ultraviolet (UV) rays and encourage our patients to take steps to protect their skin and eyes. Here we will learn what UV radiation is, where it comes from, why UV exposure can be harmful, and how to protect yourself from Read More
What is Testicular Cancer?
Cancer is a disease caused by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal (malignant) cells. These malignant cells can invade nearby tissue and spread to parts of the body. Testicular cancer is the growth of malignant cells in one or both testicles. About Testicular Cancer Testicular cancer is not a common form of cancer. Though it can Read More
Men’s Health Month
Each June we celebrate Men’s Health Month. The main goal of Men’s health month is to raise awareness in men and boys about preventable health problems and encourage proactive behaviors that can increase the early detection and treatment of diseases. With Father’s Day on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to encourage the men in Read More