Regular Physical Activity and Diabetes

We know that getting exercise every week can be rough. But we have a few great tips for that can help you develop a regular habit of exercise which will seriously improve your health! Did you know that adding a small amount of regular exercise can improve blood sugars significantly?  Slow and steady wins the race!  Start…

Holiday Stress and Diabetes Management

The holidays present an array of demands — parties, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining, to name just a few. But with some practical tips, you can minimize the stress that accompanies the holidays. You may even end up enjoying the holidays more than you thought you would. 1. Be realistic. The holidays don’t have to be…

So What Actually is a 3D Mammogram Anyway?

Medical technology is constantly evolving, creating new options for patients which are more efficient and more accurate.  So firstly – do you know what a mammogram is? If you’re not sure, read our article about it. It’ll walk you through what a mammogram is, what it’s for, and how you can prepare for one. Now that…

Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Mammogram

Mammograms can definitely sound kind of scary. You’ve probably heard your female family members talking about how uncomfortable they are or how much they don’t like them… We don’t blame you if you’re feeling a little nervous before your first appointment! But not to worry – it’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we want to help…

Vipra Rai, Clinical Director Profile

Meet our newest provider, Vipra Rai! She has just joined Derry Medical Services this week as the Clinical Director for Functional Medicine, Diabetes, Nutrition and Wellness. Rai will ultimately be working towards the integration of several of our incredible service lines that we offer to patients. The Clinical Director role has a lot to do…

Why YOU Should Consider Metabolic Detoxification

Metabolic Detoxification. Wow. Now that sounds intimidating, doesn’t it? However, a Metabolic Detoxification program is actually a diet simplification process that teaches good eating habits. This 5-week program has been incredibly helpful to past participants and will begin with a free informational session on September 25th, with the classes running throughout October 2017. But, before we…

How to Get Your Kids to Relax

Now before we get started with this article officially, we want to state emphatically that all children are different and require many varying things. However, today we wanted to introduce you to several techniques that have been shown to help kids to relax. Kids actually have a lot of stress in their lives. While they…

3 Reasons Why You Really Do Need an Annual Physical

If you’re a parent, you’ve probably timed your family physicals around August or early September. It makes sense! School is restarting and many things must be checked so that your little one can continue to live a healthy and fulfilling life. And, if you can time yours right, you can knock them both out in…

How Continuity of Care Influences Patients for the Better

In today’s healthcare environment, much emphasis is placed on the concept known as continuity of care because it is considered to be a factor that influences patients for the better. The basic ingredient to continuity of care is having a primary care physician (PCP) with whom you can develop a bond of understanding and trust.…