Medical Director's Blog

Now that summer is in full swing, many of us are excited to spend more time outdoors, basking in the warm sunshine. However, it’s crucial to remember that along with the pleasures of sunshine comes the potential risk of exposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.

June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month and the perfect time to explore the causes, symptoms, and available treatment options for these conditions.

One of the most important things a woman can do for her overall well-being is to be aware of her own emotional health.

For many people, a runny nose, itchy, swollen eyes, and an uncontrollable urge to sneeze mean just one thing: Spring has sprung!

Listen to Your Body – and Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer!

February is the month of love and hearts! Every Feb. 14, we celebrate Valentine’s Day, a special occasion when people express their love for each other, often through heart-themed candies, chocolates, and other gifts.

This January, many of us will choose exercising regularly as our No. 1 New Year’s resolution. This is an excellent commitment – and one resolution we should definitely aim to maintain throughout the year!

This year there are some unwelcome guests we definitely don’t want to invite into our homes. COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are all currently prevalent in our communities.

Smoking poses a serious risk to women’s health. Every year, cigarette smoking kills an estimated 202,000 women in the U.S. It’s important to know that many of these deaths are preventable – as are many of the other harmful effects of smoking on women.

For many of us, “staying healthy” means focusing on our physical health. We sometimes forget that an equally critical component of our overall well-being is maintaining our mental health.

Sometimes our bodies give us signs or signals about changes that are occurring within us before we’re aware of them by other means. It’s important to be able to recognize these potential symptoms and report them as soon as possible to your health care provider.

There has been so much focus on the COVID-19 vaccine that we sometimes forget all the other important shots people need to get.

July is UV Safety Month, so here are some important tips to help you and your family enjoy the summer sun without getting burned!

One of the things we most value as we get older is staying independent and being able to live in our own home, on our own terms, for as long as possible. For many seniors, a fall can deprive them of this cherished ability to remain self-sufficient.

May 8-14 is National Women’s Health Week and an opportunity to talk about the important topic of women and Alzheimer’s disease.

If someone told you there was a magic pill you could take that would make you feel and look younger, decrease your risk of heart attack and stroke, improve your overall physical health and mood, and increase your mental sharpness – all while helping you lose weight – would you take it?

The quality of our sleep isn’t something we think about very often. Many people do not realize that consistently getting a good night’s sleep is crucial to our overall health.

Like many people, you may have chosen exercising regularly – with the goal of losing weight – as your New Year’s resolution. And even though it’s still very early in January, you may already be finding that keeping your resolution is a lot harder than making it.

Like many people, you may have chosen exercising regularly – with the goal of losing weight – as your New Year’s resolution. And even though it’s still very early in January, you may already be finding that keeping your resolution is a lot harder than making it.

Many of us dream of that perfect holiday season when our decorated home looks immaculate and our family members are on their best behavior around the Christmas dinner table. In most cases, we’re able to settle for something less than perfection on both counts.

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time to support people with lung cancer and inform the public about the disease – including recently approved screening tests that have been proven to save lives.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and an opportunity to talk about the importance of breast care and breast health.

Summer is the time of year when we need to be especially vigilant for ticks, which may be present in the grass, bushes, or undergrowth, waiting for a warm body to latch onto.

Summer is here! And that means many of us will be outdoors enjoying all the fun activities that the warm weather allows. While it is always important to be safe in the sun no matter the season, it is especially critical to protect yourself when the weather is hottest.

Being able to recognize the symptoms of stroke could save your life! For many women, stroke is not really on their radar when it comes to important health concerns. But it should be.

Our bones may feel hard and virtually indestructible to us. In reality, bones are living tissue that is constantly being built and replaced.