Men’s Health Month – We’re Talking to You, Guys
During National Men’s Health Month, let’s unpack the reasons why men may be avoiding the doctor, why that matters and what to do about it.
Resources
Mental Wellness – Four Signs It’s Time to See a Doctor and Where to Begin
Imagine anxiety is like a pot of water on the stove. We have a baseline level of water but stress-inducing situations each add a little more. Something happens at work…
Virtual Visits Offer a New World of Possibilities for Diabetes Management
We all make active choices to maintain social distancing, prioritizing our health and the health of our communities. But one thing we cannot choose to socially distance ourselves from is…
Stress Management Through Deep Breathing Exercises
Change, even when positive, can create stress in our bodies. During this time of unprecedented change as we operate amid the COVID-19 crisis, our routines are disrupted and an overall…
Endocrinology: Time-Saving Message for Current Patients
We are always looking for ways to help our patients make the most of the time we spend with them. Downloading the data from your insulin pump or continuous glucose monitor (CGM) before your next…
How to Fight the Flu This Season
When football is back and people are buying pumpkin spice everything, it means flu season is right around the corner. Last year, more than 700,000 people were estimated to have…
Should I Get a Flu Shot?
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that all individuals over six months of age receive an annual flu vaccine, with very rare exceptions. Despite this, many people choose not…
Actor’s tragic death sheds light on colorectal cancer risk
Passing at just 43 years of age, the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman as a result of colon cancer has hit hard. The talented actor, known for iconic movie roles…
Myth busting heart disease for Gen Xers
We have all seen the commercials for medications designed to lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Happy, silver-haired couples walking near a lake, or playing with their grandchildren. If you can’t…
Dr. Anne Barnard: A Colonoscopy to Smile About
As a medical practice, we promote screening colonoscopies in those 50 and older because they save lives. Though patients are asleep for the actual procedure, the preparation before a colonoscopy…