Let’s face it: even before the current pandemic, many of us had apprehension about going to the doctor for check-ups and routine care. As a Chief Medical Officer with many…
There is an ongoing conversation about the worldwide spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how to be prepared and quarantine. According to the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention, anyone…
What’s one of the most prevalent and deadly cancers in the United States? If you guessed colorectal cancer, you’d be right. Colorectal cancer is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer…
Someone in the U.S. dies from an opioid overdose every 13 minutes; last year these medications killed 50,000 people across the country. Since June of last year there have been…
Hot temperatures are here to stay and for many in Arizona that means traveling to cooler locales, perhaps even overseas. According to a recent AARP Travel survey, Baby Boomers, those born between…
Imagine you are in an accident or sudden illness leaves you unable to speak for yourself. Your loved one or caregiver is faced with a difficult decision about whether to…
Did you know that colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer? And did you know it’s the second-leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in…
February may be best known as the month we may shower our loved ones with heart-shaped cards, candy and gifts on Valentine’s Day. But it’s also American Heart Month, when we…
Due to the overwhelming number of flu cases, it’s been a hectic time for doctors’ offices, hospitals, emergency rooms and urgent-care centers across Maricopa County and around the nation. In…
With cooler weather, flu season and the stress that often comes with the holidays, illnesses are imminent this time of year. As a result, people are taking more pills but…
