Charlotte Is a Top City for Fall Allergies – How to Cope
Charlotte consistently ranking in the top 50 cities that are the worst for allergies. Tryon doctors often work with patients to create allergy treatment plans that work for their unique…
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Flu Vaccines Are More Important Than Ever – How to Get Yours
This year, getting a flu shot is more important than ever.
Coronavirus in Charlotte
Tryon Medical Partners Updates Tryon Medical is participating in the Phase 3 trial of a COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by the company Moderna in partnership with Javara Research. The trial is…
Five Reasons to Schedule Your In-Person Annual Wellness Check
My partners and I have all seen patients who have avoided coming to the office for in-person visits during the past three months because they have been worried about contracting…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…