For members of the LGBTQ+ community, the thought of coming out to their healthcare provider can be anxiety-inducing and stressful. Many patients worry that transparency regarding their sexual orientation or gender identity will be met with judgment and hostility, and unfortunately many have had negative healthcare experiences in the past. At River Bend Medical Associates, Read More
Today's Updates
Why Safe Sex is Still Important with PrEP
PrEP is short for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. It is used by HIV-negative people to reduce the risk of contracting HIV. This once-daily pill is an FDA-approved prescription medication sold under the name Truvada®. When taken as prescribed, PrEP is shown to be over 90% effective against HIV transmission. Although highly effective in reducing the risk of Read More
Colorectal Cancer in the African American Community
According to the American Cancer Society, not only do African Americans have the shortest survival rate of any racial or ethnic group in the United States for most cancers, but they also have the highest incidence of colorectal cancer. The passing of talented actor Chadwick Boseman at the relatively young age of 43 from colorectal Read More
Cancer Information for Lesbian and Bisexual Women
According to the American Cancer Society, some of the types of cancer that most often affect women are breast, lung, colorectal, endometrial, cervical, ovarian, and skin cancers. Data suggests that due to varied social and economic factors, bisexual and lesbian women may be at a higher risk for breast, ovarian, and cervical cancer. Knowing about Read More
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
River Bend Medical Associates, Inc is offering COVID-19 vaccinations to those living in our community. As part of our mission to protect and grow the communities we serve, we are committed to health equality and enabling everyone (no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, or economic status) to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. River Bend Medical Associates, Read More
Expanded Access to care in West Sacramento
Thank you for doing your part to prevent the spread of COVID and other viral illnesses this season. Please consider the following resources we have here at River Bend Medical Associates to prevent community spread. Regular Hours + Evening appointments West Sacramento is open for evening appointments. This will allow for fewer people in the Read More
3 ways to Engage in virtual health care at RBMA (West Sacramento and South Land Park)
Telehealth We have visits available daily. Please use your patient portal to request a Telehealth visit, and our scheduling staff will accommodate your request. On Call MD We have one of our medical doctors on call whenever our office is closed. 24 hrs on the weekends and holidays, and 5pm until 8am during the week. Read More
Apps to improve your health
Many of us have caught ourselves spending hours scrolling through our phones. There is no shortage of apps to download for our phones, from games to entertainment and even health. Why not put some of that scrolling to use? Here are free and helpful apps to download depending on your goals: Weight Management Losing Read More