Despite some recent controversy regarding certain common vaccines, there is overwhelming medical consensus that vaccinations are essential to public health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention summarizes this rather nicely: “It is always better to prevent a disease than to treat it after it occurs. Diseases that used to be common in this country and around the…
From children to their parents and grandparents, age doesn’t discriminate when it comes to a fear of shots. In fact, per Big Shots Get Shots there are actually six medical terms associated with it, only one of which is considered “abnormal” and even that one isn’t uncommon. The terms and definitions are as follows: Aichmophobia: an intense…
Bone health is an issue that all age groups should be concerned with. Though it may sound as if bone-related issues like osteoporosis aren’t an immediate threat to your overall health, that isn’t necessarily true. Even people in their teens and 20’s should look into ways to improve bone health because the truth is; sometimes…
The definition and age bracket for a “senior” is not always an accurate representation of the group. After all, the Free Dictionary by Farlex describes this group as, “Elderly persons, usually more than sixty or sixty-five years of age.” However, a growing faction of so-called “elderly seniors” isn’t allowing age to define their limits. With many more…
When the typical person thinks about their health they tend to concentrate on things like diet and exercise. However, what some don’t consider is the health of their bones. In fact, in some cases your dietary and exercise choices can lead to weakened bones. If your primary care provider thinks that you are trending towards…
Manuel Bulauitan, MD, or as his patients and coworkers call him, Dr. B has been with DMC Primary Care for just 6 months, but he is already feeling very at home. That feeling could have something to do with his approach to patient care. “The patient feedback I’m getting is positive. I like to make them…
The weather is finally warming up and that means that you and your family will be getting outdoors as much as possible. However, that also means you may be spending time with some less favorable friends; deer ticks. Deer ticks and the Lyme Disease that they spread are something that everyone should be aware of.…
Your health is your most prized possession. It allows you to care for your loved ones, pursue your personal and professional aspirations, and reach your dreams. And it’s worth protecting. Women have healthcare needs that are different from men. Some are the result of gender differences, others are based on biological differences. Finding a women’s health services provider…
Bigger isn’t always better–especially when it comes to your health care. Healthcare consolidation is the new normal, as large healthcare systems seem to continuously try to swallow every independent medical practice in an effort to make more money. And while all of this consolidation might be good for a large healthcare system’s bottom line, it…