As part of the American Academy of Dermatology’s Healthy Skin Month, we thought we would share some helpful information on a subject that is important to many of our adolescent patients and their parents – Acne. Many tweens, teens, and adults get acne. Pimples and blackheads can be embarrassing and make you feel bad about Read More
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How Do I Know I Have COPD?
November is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month, but what is COPD, and how do I know if I have it? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a group of lung diseases: Chronic Bronchitis – Chronic inflammation of the tubes that bring air to your lungs. Emphysema – Damage to the air sacs in Read More
Bone and Joint Health Awareness
October is Bone and Joint Health Awareness Month and October 12-18 is Bone & Joint Health National Action Week. This health campaign focuses on increasing awareness of musculoskeletal conditions and the importance of preventing, managing, and treating bone and joint issues. The team at River Bend Medical Associates want to focus on things you can Read More
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as part of this annual campaign, our goal is to increase understanding and educate our patients about breast cancer, screening, and prevention. In this article, we will try to answer some basic questions about breast cancer so that you can have a better understanding, including what breast cancer is, Read More
National Head Lice Prevention Month
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
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
Reducing Heartburn
Most of us know the feeling: a sensation of burning in our chest or the back of our throat, sometimes caused by a burp. For some of us, it is a rarity and we can pinpoint the cause of the heartburn immediately. But for millions of us, the heartburn is the result of a chronic Read More