Primary Care Physicians fill an important role in modern healthcare. Studies have consistently shown that patients with a dedicated primary care physician live longer, and have better overall health than those who do not. This is not really all that surprising since the role of a primary care Read More
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Do I actually need a colonoscopy?
A colonoscopy is a medical test that allows your doctor to view the inside of your colon and diagnose any issues, such as colon cancer, that may be present. Using a thin, highly flexible camera and specialized instruments, your doctor can find polyps, ulcerations, inflammation, as well as spots Read More
Intercoastal Medical Group: Family Medicine Practice
When it comes to your health and the health of your family, your primary care physician, or PCP, forms the foundation for your entire medical team. Family medical providers are primary care physicians who act as the point-person, treating your everyday healthcare needs, coordinating your care, Read More
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March has been designated as Colorectal Awareness Month by the American Cancer Society. According to the Centers of Disease Control, or CDC – colorectal cancer, which affects both men and women, is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Each year about 140,000 Americans Read More
Important Questions to Ask Your Primary Care Physician: Building a Relationship
Your primary care physician is typically your initial contact in health care. When choosing a primary care physician, patients tend to choose a professional who is convenient to their home or office, and easy to travel to in times of illness. Choosing a primary care physician often involves Read More
How to Prepare for Your Colonoscopy
Colon and rectal cancer are the third most commonly diagnosed cancers. As a preventative measure, doctors recommend that men and women over the age of 50 have a colonoscopy every 10 years, unless family history or other issues require more frequent testing (www.ccalliance.org). If you are 50 years Read More
When should you see a doctor for an animal bite?
By definition, an animal bite is any wound caused by an animal’s teeth. Getting bitten by an animal can happen to anyone. Maybe you are camping or hiking, and a wild animal bites you to protect itself. In a different scenario, you are playing around with the neighbor’s dog, and it bites you Read More
How to Keep Your Kids Safe around Water This Summer
Pools, lakes, ponds, and beaches mean summer fun and cool relief from hot weather. Being by the water, especially if there is no lifeguard present, can be dangerous for kids if parents don't take the proper precautions. Who’s At Risk? According to the World Health Organization, approximately Read More
Understanding Migraines: Not Just Your Average Headache
Sensitive to light, sound, and smells. Nauseous. Debilitating pain. Wanting to shut out the world. Does this sound like you when you are suffering from a migraine? If so, you’re not alone. Some 37 million people in the United States suffer from migraines. According to the Migraine Research Read More
Celebrate Men’s Health Week with 10 Tips for Staying Healthy
People don’t realize how fragile their health can be until something tragic happens to them or a family member, which causes them to take action. The United States Congress created Men’s Health Week in 1994 to boost awareness of men’s health and ways to improve it. Each year, the week leading up Read More
