Be prepared, not scared: 8 must-have medical items for your next trip
We’ve all been there - you’re packing for your next vacation and opening your medicine cabinet … only to scratch your head at what to include in your suitcase. Packing…
Primary Care - Internal Medicine Resources
Beat the spring sniffles – 4 facts to know about seasonal allergies
Slightly longer days, sunnier skies, blooming flowers - there is a lot to love about spring. Seasonal allergies don’t make the list. Internal medicine specialist Dr. Marianne Carim sees…
The downlow on dementia: your questions, answered
We’ve all been there: you walk into a room only to forget why you went there in the first place. Or you suddenly realize you forgot about an important…
Silent symptoms – why kidney care is critical
1 in 7 Americans have chronic kidney disease. Even scarier, as many as 9 in 10 adults with chronic kidney disease do not know they have it. Tryon Medical…
The 411 on intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting has soared in popularity as a way to practice healthy eating. It comes up so often with patients that the entire Tryon Medical Partners education team spent two…
When resolutions aren’t enough: medicine and weight management
Feeling like you’ve tried everything and you’re still stuck with some stubborn pounds? Sometimes behavior change alone isn’t enough and it may be time for a medical intervention. Tryon Medical…
Healthcare 101: Three tips to stay healthy in your 40s
People often panic when they hit their 40s, nervous that their best years are behind them and their body is going to start breaking down. Those in their 40s are…
Medicare myths and facts
Enrolling in Medicare can be daunting; knowing which parts to pick and what clinicians are covered can present a laundry list of questions. Heather Dyke is the revenue cycle director…
End-of-life planning: three tips for a tough conversation
Whether your loved one has just experienced a major health event or they’re simply getting older, end-of-life conversations are a necessary step in being ready when the time comes. Although…
A Tryon doctor shares her breast cancer journey
We often search for physicians who can empathize with what we’re going through, whether it is a head cold or a life-changing diagnosis. At Tryon Medical Partners, patients don’t have…