Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! With 2013 upon us, many people’s thoughts turn to resolutions for the coming year. My advice? Take some time to focus on You. Whether it’s losing weight, or finally getting that blood pressure under better control, this is the perfect time to think about self-improvement and self-awareness. In most cases, what prevents…

Seasonal allergies sound benign, but can be a terrible problem for many people. In recent weeks, many people have had increased allergy symptoms and have really been suffering. There are lots of available treatment options though, and many do not involve taking a pill that makes you sleepy! So if you have runny nose, itchy…

Of course we are all thankful, and of course everyone took a turn this past week to think about what they were grateful for.  And even though the same themes resonate for most of us (community, togetherness, good health, etc), as I reflect upon it now, I think what could set each of us apart is…

Check out Healow!! Healow is a free app that allows you to access your personal health information in your medical record.  You can install Healow on your phone, then schedule appointments, get medication reminders, weight loss assistance, and have help managing your primary care or internal medicine issues. In addition, Healow allows you to link your…

Summer is travel season; and travel reminds us to take precautions. Remember if you are travelling overseas to get updates on all of your immunizations! If you travel closer to home, take the time on longer car rides or airplane flights to move around to help prevent blood clots, and do some additional stretching. Of…

It’s that time of year again…flu shots have arrived!! Flu shots are designed not just to protect you from the flu, they are designed to protect your loved ones from becoming ill as well. Flu season starts as the weather becomes cooler and more people start to congregate indoors. Please call our office to make…