Water Safety Tips for Good, Clean Fun
Water is wonderful. It provides relief from the hot summer sun. Water lets you soak and swim with family and friends. It makes it easier to maximize your workouts and push body to the brink.…
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Welcome to our newly expanded One-stop Medical Suite in Bedford
New location at 160 South River Road, Bedford, NH! The renovations for the entire 2nd floor are finally completed! Patients can now enjoy a spacious medical suite offering primary care from DMC Primary Care providers,…
5 Ways to Have a Healthy Summer
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…
Making Men’s Health a Priority
“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.…
5 Sun Safety Tips for Carefree Family Days
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…
Family Medicine Physician Profile: Doug Dreffer, MD
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…
Giving Back – DMC Primary Care and the Community
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…
Family Nurse Practitioner Profile: Erin Carding
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…
Physician Profile: William M. Sherman, Jr., MD
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…
How to Get Ready for Your Next Imaging Procedure
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…
5 Things to Know About 3D Mammography™
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…
The Potential Cost of Obesity
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,…