Family Medicine

Lindbergh pitcher Dan Bjorn throws without a hit. (Photo courtesy of Dan Hegger, InMotion STL) By Sally Tippett Rains All eyes will be on Lindbergh High School pitcher Dane Bjorn as he takes the mound this week. Bjorn threw a…

Today on Boston Public Radio:Dr. Katherine Gergen-Barnett discussed the end of the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and current trends in the coronavirus test positivity rate in Massachusetts. She also answered questions from listeners…

LAKE BLUFF, IL – Northwestern Medicine completed the opening of a comprehensive health center in Lake Bluff this month. Comprised of family and emergency physicians from Lake Forest Hospital medical staff and part of Northwestern Medical…

Attendees of the 2022 Spring Ginseng Conference pose for a photo. (KT&G)Korean red ginseng improves stress resistance and alleviates fatigue, especially effective in relieving stress in under-energized people with chronic fatigue…

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Liberty House of Salem is the designated child advocacy center for Marion and Polk counties. Despite the passage of the Karly Act of 2008 — named after a 3-year-old Corvallis girl who died after her abuse went unreported — child…

If a vaccinated child is highly exposed to Covid at home but is still healthy, parents might consider keeping that child at home to protect others. The masks retire at lunch. But this measure would go beyond the federal recommendations,…

MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio — The 2022 Tiara Gala, held in early April, raised more than $1 million for a multi-million dollar maternity ward expansion and renovation project at Southwest General Hospital, 18697 Bagley Rd.Proceeds from the…

We've probably all heard the old adage, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." But, even if you've eaten an entire tree of the fruit, that shouldn't keep you away from annual wellness checks. Diona Lomax At the start of the pandemic,…

Ariel Odlum, one of California University of Science and Medicine's first class medical students, celebrates on game day at the university's Colton campus on March 18, 2022. Odlum is one of the 12 class members entering psychiatry programs.…

Sanford Health in Bemidji welcomes Elizabeth Berg, MD, to the walk-in and acute rehab teams. Dr. Berg will split his time between the Sanford Bemidji Walk-In Clinic and the Acute Rehabilitation Unit at…

Non-profit association to support caregivers of Alzheimer's patients POLK COUNTY––Support group meetings for caregivers with dementia and Alzheimer's will be held monthly…

The University of Washington School of Medicine, which partners with the University of Idaho in a multi-state medical education program, ranked first among the best schools in medicine.The school took first place in the nation for primary…

If you're 50 or older, you're among those who just received a green light from federal health officials for a second COVID-19 booster shot.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is updating its recommendations to allow some…

USC is in. UCLA is out. A nationally renowned physician training program at Ventura County Medical Center is changing dance partners after a 47-year relationship with UCLA.The family medicine residency program, ranked second best in the…

All three states recognize Thursday as Transgender Visibility Day. This day is an opportunity to celebrate transgender people and highlight the challenges and discrimination they face.Several events are planned throughout the area,…

By Andrew Ellsworth, MD Since ancient times, marijuana has been used for medicinal and recreational purposes in many cultures. In the United States, it became illegal during Prohibition, like alcohol. Later, under…

After two years of coping with the woes of the pandemic, it's time to make your health a top priority again. While you may think a primary care appointment isn't urgent…

Sitting barely 2 meters from me, my patient yelled angrily, his mask sliding over his upper lip: “No, I won't get vaccinated. And nothing you do or say will change that fact. He offered no reason why he was so opposed to the COVID-19…

Mercy Health's Mobile Mammography Unit will bring safe and easy screenings to communities in Northwest Ohio. TOLEDO, Ohio— Editor's note: The video report above was broadcast on October 7, 2021.…

More than 80% of GPs believe patients are put at risk when they come to their practice for an appointment, according to a new survey.A survey of 1,395 GPs found just 13% said their practice was safe for patients all the time. Meanwhile,…

Amy Heather McGriff Biorn, 44, of Pullman, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, surrounded by the love…

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Some people experience difficulties when they are without their mobile devices for an extended period of time.It could be a psychological condition known as nomophobia.Symptoms are similar to other conditions.How attached are you…

When I graduated from nursing, I sold some of my nursing books to a new site I had heard about, which was basically a giant online bookstore. I was amazed when all I had to do was type in the book's ISBN number and the…

The building that housed a Valentino's restaurant for nearly five decades will be repurposed.Holmes Lake Family Medicine & Internal Medicine, currently located at 6900 Van Dorn St., Suite 24, will move just down the street to a…

According to a nationwide study conducted with the help of two UCF physicians and recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Doctors recently updated treatment guidelines for patients with moderate to severe asthma who…

At Bronson, everything we do is focused on providing you with the best care possible. That's why we're thrilled to have these new vendors on our team. Bronson Trauma Surgery Services welcome Marco Luna, PA-C, to his team. He will…

2022 Pre-Health Scholarship recipients Denise and Larry Pelham (left to right), Evann Fowler and Avonlea Grace Benefield.!-->…

With COVID-19 cases continuing to decline in Hopkins County, restrictions are easing.Kristy Quinn, director…

I have a secret. I think that's one that a lot of doctors and nurses share. Sometimes, when I'm too overwhelmed — overbooked, hungry, tired, making another call to an insurance company in the middle of a clinic day — I find myself…

February 24, 2022 Contact:Nathan AmodtSanford Health Media Relations(701) 200-6080/[email protected] DEVILS LAKE, North Dakota. – Sanford Health Devils Lake Clinic opens Tuesday, March 1. To make an…

Rick Steves and Terra Mangum, recipient of the inaugural Rotary Rick Steves Service Above Self Award, at Tuesday's presentation ceremony. The regular Tuesday noon Rotary meeting in Edmonds was anything but regular. The highlight was the…

We were unable to send the item. Dr. Armagan Soomro of Arkansas Heart Hospital…

The Salvation Army will recognize 20 local women on Tuesday for their exemplary service to the community.The recipients of the upcoming Women Doing Good Recognition Breakfast come from a wide range of civic and professional engagements and…

Appendix A: Members of ACIP and the ACIP Combined Immunization Task ForceRecommendations for the routine use of vaccines in children, adolescents and adults are developed by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). ACIP is…

By GLENN GAMBOA - AP Business Writer Hope Nankunda fights to keep young Ugandan girls in school and out of marriage until they turn 18.It is a calling that began…

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I would like to share this article written by Eastern Illinois University graduate student Kayli Worthey.Kayli says: While conflict is inevitable in all family structures, blended families face many unique challenges.…

Lenetta Buschman, 54, died Friday, February 4, 2022, in Fort Lupton, Colorado. She was born on July 3, 1967, to Lynn Carroll in Michigan, but grew up and spent most of her life in Commerce City, Colorado. Growing up, Lenetta attended…

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Doctors across the state continue to encourage Mississippians to get their COVID shots, though there are still those who believe vaccinations do more harm than good. In a virtual COVID-19 town hall sponsored by the…

Beginning Monday, February 7, Philadelphia School District students and staff will no longer be permitted to wear only cloth masks in the classroom. In a letter sent to parents and families on Feb. 2, the school district announced its…

LAS VEGAS (KLAS)– Retired NFL players received free health checkups focused on obesity, hypertension and heart disease during Pro Bowl weekend in Las Vegas. Physical exams were performed at the UNLV Health Family Practice…

The majority of our country's health care shortage areas are located in rural areas. As most rural citizens…

The Alberta government announced Monday that it will commit $6 million over three years to a program it hopes will attract and retain family doctors in rural communities. "The program will provide financial benefits to new family…

CMR, partner of the Family Health Center on the residency programThe Regional Medical Center is seeking to partner with the Orangeburg Family Health Center to create a family medicine residency program.FHC applied for and…

If you have postponed your consultation for fear of catching or spreading the COVID-19 virus, Dr. Brandon…

The omicron variant continues to rise across the United States, striking both unvaccinated and vaccinated people. But the symptoms of the omicron variant may not always be the same. Why is this important: As the omicron variant…

FILE - This undated photo provided by Merck & Co. shows their new antiviral drug molnupiravir. US regulators have authorized a second COVID-19 pill, an antiviral drug from Merck that could help dampen the wave of…

Cone Health and Novant Health warn of the dangers of winter weather and the injuries that can occur. GREENSBORO, NC — Sub-freezing temperatures have doctors urging everyone to be careful, especially if you have to be…

As COVID-19 continues to spread across the United States, doctors are issuing a reminder about flu season. They want to make sure people are taking the right steps to protect themselves.“We are seeing people traveling more and getting into…

(The Conversation is an independent, nonprofit source of news, analysis, and commentary from academic experts.) Emily M. Godfrey, University of Washington (THE…

CHICAGO (WLS) - The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2022, more than 106,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer.Nearly 45,000 more will be told they have rectal cancer.The number of cases is decreasing in the elderly.…

"An ounce of prevention is better than cure." And yet it does, even though much of this article will focus on new lifesaving treatments for COVID-19. Word "rescue" means being…

The COVID-19 Delta variant is still present in at least one corner of New Brunswick. Three patients in the intensive care unit at the Edmundston Regional Hospital had the Delta variant as of Wednesday afternoon. Delta is more severe but…

Dr Malcolm Keith Miller, 75, died on December 18, 2021 at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in…

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Over the past year, many big events have returned after the pandemic put them on hold, but some are now starting to shrink again due to the increase in cases. This includes the celebrations for the upcoming Martin Luther…

A folic acid-like drug, L-methylfolate, when given at the same time as standard treatment for patients with recurrent glioblastoma, altered the DNA process in their brain tumors, according to the…

WACO, Texas - We are seeing longer and longer queues at COVID testing sites and as cases continue to rise more people are trying to purchase rapid home test kits .“You can get them online. You can get them at the grocery…

BRISTOL - ETSU Health's Bristol Family Medicine Clinic is providing even more healthcare to low-income and…

Share on PinterestThe No Surprises Law, which protects privately insured patients against surprise medical bills, will come into effect on January 1. Drazen / Getty ImagesOn January 1, 2022, Americans will be protected against surprise…

published on December 29, 2021 - 1:48 PMWritten by Business Journal staff Family HealthCare Network has announced that Javier Diaz is the new CFO of the Health Clinic System.…

A walker holds up a sign referring to vasectomies during the "Defend Abortion Access" walk from Daley Plaza on October 2, 2021 in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune) After Andy and Erin Gress had their fourth child, Andy decided it…

Still there is one reason the dietary guidelines for Americans and the American Heart Association recommend eating fish (especially the fatty variety) on a regular basis: it's our richest food source of omega-3 EPA and DHA, two…

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The FDA lifted its ban on mailing the drug mifepristone last week, expanding access to reproductive health care.Mifepristone, along with the drug misoprostol, was first approved by the FDA to terminate pregnancies up to 70 days in…

By Amy Norton Health Day Reporter(Health day)MONDAY, December 20, 2021 (HealthDay News) - A growing number of pregnant women use marijuana or other cannabis products, and a new study suggests relief from symptoms such as morning sickness…

For the publisher: The first time I heard the angels singing that we heard upstairs was in 1969. It was at a Christmas performance at a country church in Nunnally near Mena, Arkansas. Every year we went to Mena during the holiday…

In recent years, various research studies have been published on the disparities in health care for black and Hispanic / Latin women. However, Rapp says she intended to shine a light on the gender and race intersections at play in…

The 10 graduates of the 2021 Grand Lawrence Family Health Center Family Medicine Residency are, left to right, Drs. Layla Cavitt, Rebecca Lee, Tuhin Roy, Jamie Ellis, Elie Ata, Sumana Setty, Caroline Komanecky, Yeri Park, Jennifer…

Mark Synovec, MD, chairs the editorial board of the CPT, which is responsible for maintaining what is sometimes called "the language of medicine", the current procedural terminology (CPT®) code set. The editorial board, he…

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR / KCIT) - As the pandemic continues and COVID-19 variants continue to impact various parts of the country, local doctors continue to emphasize the importance of the COVID vaccine- 19, in particular an…

Erin hornSenior Media Relations [email protected] DICKINSON, ND, December 10, 2021 - The Sanford Health walk-in clinic located inside the Sanford Health West Dickinson Clinic has extended…

New Associate Professor Karen Flegg will lead the organization from October 2023 at the WONCA World Conference.…

ANNA - Construction of a new Rural Health, Inc. clinic in Goreville is underway.The new clinic will offer…

An increase in Covid cases and a shortage of healthcare workers are filling hospitals and nursing homes beyond capacity in upstate New York, creating a growing crisis in the healthcare system before even that the Omicron variant is not…

“In order to be able to go to work, you have to be in good health,” Meek said. “This is where Waco Family Medicine comes in for so many families. I think one of the values…

NEW BETHLEEM - After delivering some 1,500 babies and caring for thousands of area patients for nearly four…

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health announced its 2021 Community Impact Grant.Grants of $ 1 million each, over five years, support community-university partnerships and…