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Preventative Care
The Why Behind Social Distancing – Stop the COVID-19 Spread
Social distancing has been trending for the last couple weeks, and while we have a basic understanding of what we need to do, the reasons surrounding the why remain a little less obvious. There’s...
Preventative Care
Seniors: It’s a Good Time to Fulfill Your Annual Wellness Visit
Did you know that annual wellness visits are covered by Medicare? Once every 12 months, you can get a wellness visit free of charge.
A health risk assessment is included with the wellness visit, which is a...
Preventative Care
Should you wear a face mask to prevent COVID-19?
Author: Dr. Dacelin St. Martin
This is a current topic of discussion in the media. Now, let’s apply some simple logic.
We're constantly learning about the behavior of COVID-19 and how we can fight back against...
Internal Medicine
Mental Health: It’s Just as Important as Physical Health
Even though our society has taken significant steps toward health literacy, it still isn’t discussed enough is mental health.
Mental health is defined as a state of emotional, psychological, and social wellness. It is influenced by...
Geriatrics
Sleep: The Missing Piece of a Healthy Lifestyle
Physicians often advise patients to eat better and exercise more. However, despite these healthy lifestyle changes, some patients still feel burned out, can’t drop those extra pounds, and don’t have the energy to greet...
Internal Medicine
Children’s Dosage Chart for OTC Medications
It can be nerve-wracking when you need to give your child over-the-counter (OTC) medication for aches and pains. We wanted to share a helpful guide to assist you and alleviate some of the stress.
Always...
Lifestyle and Wellness
Sleep Attacks….and How to Fight Back
Everyone has a sleepy day now and then, but ongoing excessive sleepiness is cause for concern and needs to be discussed with your physician. Full discloser of sleep habits and experiences is an essential...
Lifestyle and Wellness
Drowsy Driving
Sleepiness while driving is a problem that needs to be addressed…immediately. A study was recently released by the American Automobile Association (AAA) that estimates one out of every six deadly traffic accidents. One out...
