Every year, thousands of young children end up in hospital emergency rooms after accidentally ingesting medicine they found left out and within reach. This is a serious concern, and during National Poison Prevention Week, it’s a good time to review some key safety tips. According to statistics, there was a significant increase in emergency department Read More
Updates From Your Doctors
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Taking Action for Your Health
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about colorectal cancer (colon cancer). This type of cancer affects the colon and rectum, which are parts of your digestive system. While often overshadowed by other cancers, colorectal cancer (CRC) is a serious public health concern. Since CRC is often preventable through early Read More
Healthy Eating for a Happy Heart
When stress hits hard like it has during the pandemic, many of us eat more, and less-than-healthy comfort foods may be the treats we reach for first. But an unhealthy response to stress can be hard on your body, especially your heart. That’s why it’s smart – at the top of the New Year, or Read More
Are You Heart Smart?
What to Know for a Healthier Heart Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. One in five deaths is due to heart disease, even though the disease is largely preventable.[1] Keeping your heart healthy starts with living a heart-healthy lifestyle. But first, you need to get smart about your heart. Read More
National Thyroid Awareness Month
As we usher in January, a crisp month marked by fresh resolutions and crisp winter air, we also turn our attention to National Thyroid Awareness Month. This month-long campaign, established in 1992 by the American Thyroid Association, aims to shed light on the often-misunderstood world of thyroid disorders. Today we address some common questions people Read More
Celebrate National Flu Shot Week – Schedule Your Vaccination Today!
Dec 4th – 8th is National Influenza Vaccination Week. If you haven’t been vaccinated against the flu, it’s not too late, schedule your shot today! The best way to guard yourself and your loved ones against influenza or flu is to get a flu shot every season. Influenza is a contagious respiratory disease that can Read More
World Aids Day is December 1st
World Aids Day is a day for people around the globe to unite and raise their voices together in the fight against HIV. This day of solidarity is an opportunity to remember those we have lost, share our experiences, and show support for the millions of people living with HIV/AIDS. According to the CDC, over Read More
Acne and Skin Health
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