Each day, millions of Americans endure a regimen finger pricks, injections and questions about what they can and cannot eat. They have diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 9 percent of the U.S.…
The farmer’s market is still shuttered, and it’s the season for comfort food, not weight loss. Although eating more seems natural, it is very much possible to lose weight in the cooler months. It just…
Heart disease is insidious. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that it takes more than 600,000 lives every year, leaves thousands of families without their loved ones and costs millions of others their…
DMC Primary Care at Bedford has extended hours for appointments almost every weeknight, making it easier than ever to schedule an appointment with your provider that fits your busy schedule. You can schedule same-day appointments for…
It has been said that beauty is only skin deep–and the same can be said for some health issues. From acne to irregularly shaped moles to melanoma and cosmetic concerns, Americans have more reasons than…
It happens more than 750 times every minute in American hospitals. It’s the most common invasive medical procedure performed, helps physicians diagnose disease, determine treatment plans and make important decisions about patients of all ages.…
The most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight and eat healthier, according to the Statistic Brain Research Institute. Nearly 70 percent of everyone who makes that resolution fails by the second week. With spring…
When did it happen? Was it after turning the page on age 29, receiving that AARP letter in the mail or qualifying for medicare? Truth is, you’ll likely never know when your metabolism began to…
So you’re in the market for a new primary care provider? Congratulations, you are about to embark on an important journey that could result in you switching primary care providers–and finding a long-term partner in…
If you had the chance to read our blog about Dr. Plaum you’ll notice that Dr. Alexia Strzalka and Dr. Justin Plaum started working at DMC Primary Care during the same month, August 2016. Unlike Dr. Plaum…
Dr. Justin Plaum is a newer addition to the Derry Medical Services (DMS) family. He joined the healthcare system last summer and has become yet another great resource offered by DMS to our patients. “Before…
You don’t want just any doctor–you want the right doctor. The good news is, you have a lot of options in New Hampshire. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, there are nearly 1,900 primary care physicians…