A month to raise awareness about how women can protect themselves from HPV & cervical cancer. If detected early, cervical cancer is one of the most successfully treatable cancers. More than 12,000 women in the US are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year. By having regular screening tests, cervical cancer can often be found early, Read More
Today's Updates
Healthy New Year’s Eve
Thanksgiving is over and many of us may have eaten too much pie and stuffing. Instead of giving up on our health goals, try making simple swaps to keep you feeling your best for the rest of the year. You’ll be ahead of the game once the New Year starts! By Carmelita Lombera, Clinical Nutritionist, 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
Meet our newest Doctor: Dr. Borofka
We are happy to announce that we are adding a new practitioner to our River Bend Medical Associates team at our Greenhaven location in South Land Park. Dr. Kristian Borofka attended medical school at Touro University California after having completed her B.S. in Biochemistry at Santa Clara University. Dr. Borofka was born and raised in Read More
Meet Alicja Correll D.O.
We are thrilled to welcome Doctor Alicja Correll to our River Bend Medical Associates team in West Sacramento. Dr. Correll is a board-certified family medicine physician. She graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her family medicine residency training with University Hospitals in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Correll was born in Poland and Read More
Tips for a Healthy Halloween
Halloween is a time to celebrate fall by dressing up in costumes, and of course, enjoy the tricks and treats! Make this Halloween an opportunity to teach your child to enjoy special treats, in moderation, as part of an overall healthy diet. Here are 3 tips to celebrate the holiday while practicing healthy habits: Keep Read More
Healthy Living Tips for Seniors
Young or old, it’s important to take care of yourself and prevent illness. But if you’re a senior, (age 65 or older}, something as simple as a common cold or the flu can progress and lead to complications. This includes secondary infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, an ear infection, or a sinus infection. If you Read More
Obesity and Diabetes Risk in the Hispanic Community
No community in America has been untouched by struggles with weight issues and obesity, this is especially true for our nation’s fifty million Hispanic Americans. Being overweight is a major risk factor for developing Type-2 diabetes. More than one-third of adults in the United States are pre-diabetic. Pre-diabetes is a precursor to type-2 diabetes. If Read More