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What is an A1C Test and Why Does it Matter?

In our community, many people are affected by diabetes and prediabetes, often without knowing it. One key tool we use in medicine to understand long-term blood sugar is the A1C test.

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Men’s Health Month

Did you know June is Men’s Health Month? It’s the perfect time to review the things that help men live long, healthy lives. According to the...

When Minutes Matter: 5 Things Everyone Should Know About Stroke

As a physician, there is a phrase we often say when it comes to stroke: time is brain.

Head Lice

Head liceare a common concern seen in family practice, particularly among school-aged children. Although the thought of lice can be distress...

Skin Cancer Prevention & Awareness Month

Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the U.S. The good news is that it is one of the most preventable cancers. Every May we take...

World Lupus Day

In addition to being the month of graduations and summer vacation planning and barbeques, May is also Lupus Awareness Month. In fact, accord...

Tinnitus Awareness: Understanding the Condition and Knowing When to Seek Help

Tinnitus is a condition that affects millions of people of all ages. Tinnitus can be described as a ringing, buzzing, humming, or whooshing ...

What is a Sports Physical?

A sports physical, formally called a preparticipation physical evaluation (PPE), is a medical examination designed to assess whether it’s sa...

Is It a Cold or the Flu?

Both the common cold and the flu are viral illnesses that affect the upper respiratory tract. Both enter the body through the mucous membran...

Understanding Chronic Cough

A cough is something most of us have experienced at one point or another. Whether it is triggered by a cold, seasonal allergies, or simple i...