Stay Cool When the Heat is On: Avoid Heat Stroke
We all know that too much sun exposure can lead to painful sunburn, and sunburns increase the risk of skin damage, cancer and prematurely aged…
July 28, 2021
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What’s the Difference Between EKG and ECG?
The short answer to the question, “What’s the difference between EKG and ECG?” is: nothing! An EKG (electrocardiogram) is the same as an ECG (electrocardiograph).
July 8, 2021
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What Should I Expect at my Annual Physical?
It’s better to be proactive rather than reactive. If you are good about scheduling annual physicals, kudos! If it’s been a while since you had…
June 25, 2021
What are the Abbreviations on a Complete Blood Count?
CBC…WBC…RBC…Hb…MCH… OMG – what do these acronyms mean? If your answer is IDK (I don’t know), read on! When you receive the results of a…
June 11, 2021
What Do You Have to Do for a Sports Physical?
Sports physicals are often required for children to participate in organized sports. This is to validate that your younger child or teenager is healthy enough…
May 24, 2021
Can 18-year-olds Still See a Pediatrician?
Turning 18 is the magical age when your kids become legal adults. As such they are able to vote, enlist in the military, purchase lottery…
May 13, 2021
What Will an Ultrasound of the Gallbladder Show?
Ultrasounds are not just for pregnant women. Ultrasounds are a truly amazing non-invasive method for doctors to view internal areas of your body such as…
April 28, 2021
What is a Difference Between a Medicare Wellness Exam and a Physical Exam?
If you have had Medicare Part B for 12 months or longer, you are eligible to have free Medicare Wellness visits one time each year…
April 14, 2021
What is a Well Child Exam?
If your child isn’t sick, why should you schedule a doctor appointment? Actually, there are many reasons why this is recommended by doctors everywhere. Children…
March 23, 2021
How Long Does It Take for Cryotherapy to Work on Warts?
Contrary to what you might have heard on the playground as a kid, you cannot get a wart from touching or kissing a frog or…
March 10, 2021