Ah, the joys of summer. Long days filled with warm sunshine that are perfect for playing and picnicking at the park, hanging out at an oceanside beach, or exploring all that New Hampshire has to offer in the great outdoors. But don’t forget about your health. If you’re not careful, all of that sunshine, food and outdoor…
“Health.” It’s a word that tends to makes men uncomfortable. It’s a topic to be avoided whenever possible. And it’s a subject matter that a lot of men won’t discuss with their spouses, friends or even physicians. According to a survey conducted by the Cleveland Clinic, men prefer to discuss current events, sports or their jobs rather than…
It’s mid-July, which means that the kids are on summer break, the adults are planning or going on their vacations–with the kids and of course—and the sun is shining bright. Arguably, the sun is the best part of summer. It warms the ocean so that you can go swimming. It provides much needed vitamin D…
Dr. Doug Dreffer is a New Englander. “I grew up in North Andover, Massachusetts and my wife Lisa is from there as well (we went to high school together). After medical school at Ohio State we wanted to come back near our families. We’ve been back since 1997, since the birth of our daughter Kyla,” said Dr.…
The primary goal of DMC Primary Care is maintaining relationships. Those relationships are with our patients and loved ones and of course, our greater community. Beyond providing top quality care at an affordable cost offered by invested providers, we give back to our community directly through scholarships. In fact, the DMC Primary Care Foundation has…
Family Nurse Practitioner Erin Carding is no stranger to the Derry, New Hampshire area, but is a newcomer to DMC Primary Care. She said, “I was born in Pembroke and my husband and I just bought a house in Londonderry.” Other than the familiar location, Carding chose to practice at Derry due to the ownership dynamic…
Dr. Sherman a Board Certified Physician whose specialty is Diagnostic Radiology that joined Derry Imaging in 2009. “I started 8 years ago. The radiology practice that I joined out of training had a long-standing relationship with Derry Medical and Derry Imaging even before Derry Imaging was formed. My radiology group has been providing services there since…
Uncertainty about health issues can be very worrying. Having symptoms and not knowing the cause or what they mean often leaves you feeling helpless. Fortunately, advances in technology and examination techniques have made diagnostic testing more effective and reliable than ever before, thereby helping reduce the stress associated with a condition, illness or injury. This does…
Despite all the attention paid to it, breast cancer continues to be a significant (sometimes fatal) health risk for many women (and some men as well). Emphasis has long been placed on the importance of regular examinations to test for the early signs of breast cancer. The standard test is the mammogram, an examination that the Society…
Most people are aware that obesity is a major concern (particularly in America), but often they aren’t aware of all the reasons why. Obesity can be a root cause to many ailments and issues including Diabetes, sleep loss, osteoarthritis and more. Today, we want to review several reasons why maintaining a healthy weight is key to…