March 8, 2023
To highlight some of our exceptional physicians during Women's History month, Dr. Cleopatra Thurman, DO, gave us time to discuss her passion for neurology.
Early Life
Dr. Thurman was born the youngest in a family of 6 children. She was raised in the copper rich Province (Copperbelt Province) of a...
March 7, 2023
One in 10 American women are affected by endometriosis, adding up to around 5 million total. In honor of Endometriosis Awareness Month this March, get to know the facts about this condition.
Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus grows outside...
March 4, 2023
For years, experts have recommended colorectal cancer screenings start at age 50. Recently, though, in light of more and more cases colorectal cancer is on the rise in young adults, the American Cancer Society, UPSTF, and GI societies recommend screening begin at age 45.
The numbers are pretty staggering. A...
March 1, 2023
Men's Health, Stay Well, Urology & Incontinence, Urology, Incontinence & Pelvic Floor, Women's Health
They may be two small, fist-sized organs, but your kidneys play a big role in ensuring your body functions properly. How much do you know about how your kidneys keep you healthy?
There are so many parts of the human body that we so rarely think about unless something goes...
February 22, 2023
In an effort to highlight some of our exceptional physicians during Black History month, Dr. Bessie Ingram-Nunally MD, gave us time to discuss her passion for her patients in her primary health care practice.
Many of us have a tendency, especially as we age into our 30s, 40s, and 50s,...
February 13, 2023
As much as meteorologists and forecasters try to prepare us for inclement weather, sometimes we need to be prepared beforehand to give ourselves the best chance at being safe during severe weather. Severe weather can strike at any time, so it is important to be prepared.
Here are 10 key points to...
February 2, 2023
The theme for 2023 National Burn Awareness Week (February 5-11) is “Scalds: Hot Liquids Burn Like Fire."
A scald injury can happen at any age. Children, older adults and people with disabilities are especially at risk. Hot liquids from bath water, hot coffee and even microwaved soup can cause devastating...
January 27, 2023
Back, Bone & Joint Health, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Orthopaedics, Regain Health, Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine, Women's Health
You wake up, get out of bed and feel a stabbing pain in your foot. Sound familiar? If so, you may be dealing with plantar fasciitis. Here are four ways to know if it is plantar fasciitis.
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It’s...
January 20, 2023
If you feel down for several days and seem to be losing pleasure in life, you may be experiencing seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a cyclical (comes in cycles) condition that can cause severe changes in behavior and mood.
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?
Most often times people can feel down or...
January 6, 2023
Any parent knows that having a child inevitably involves messes. But having kids in the household can also make your home a haven for germs!
In the middle of cold and flu season, it can seem like germs are everywhere. And in fact, if surfaces in your home, at work,...
December 22, 2022
You’ve installed the car seat according to manufacturer’s instructions and know how to perfectly latch your little one in the seat. But did you know you could be making your child less safe by doing one common thing?
Winter can be tricky for children in car seats. When it’s cold...
November 23, 2022
Maybe you’ve heard of GERD. But do you really know what it is and how it affects the body?
Many people think that GERD is just another name for heartburn. But that’s not the case. While heartburn is one symptom of GERD, it isn’t the only one.
Let’s back up...
