March is National Colorectal Cancer Screening and Awareness Month March 13, 2017 | Posted by: Associates in Family Medicine With the advent of screening colonoscopy, which is the gold standard for colon cancer screening, colon cancer is now a […]
Tips for a Healthy Heart this February February 1, 2017 | Posted by: Associates in Family Medicine Most of us know someone who has experienced a heart attack or stroke. Heart disease is the leading cause of […]
January is Family Fit Lifestyle Month January 1, 2017 | Posted by: Associates in Family Medicine Does your family spend too much time watching TV and not enough time taking walks? Does your family have a […]
December is Seasonal Depression Awareness month December 1, 2016 | Posted by: Associates in Family Medicine Feeling SAD? Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is more than just those winter blues or a seasonal “funk.” SAD is […]
November is Diabetes Awareness Month November 1, 2016 | Posted by: Associates in Family Medicine Time to focus on prevention! The holidays are upon us again! Many of us associate holidays with food and indulgence. […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month October 1, 2016 | Posted by: Associates in Family Medicine October begins Breast Cancer Awareness Month which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. While most people […]
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month September 1, 2016 | Posted by: Associates in Family Medicine As weight has continued to increase, so have the risks for chronic diseases, making this a pressing issue. Over the […]
August: National Immunization Awareness Month August 1, 2016 | Posted by: Associates in Family Medicine Parents or guardians play an important role in protecting their children’s health. What better way to do this than by […]
July : Time for Well-Child Exams and Sports Physicals July 1, 2016 | Posted by: Associates in Family Medicine Why Sports Physicals? Help determine whether it is safe for your child to participate in a sport Can provide tools […]
June is Skin Cancer Awareness and Prevention June 1, 2016 | Posted by: Associates in Family Medicine It’s Sunscreen Time! Know your UVs and SPFs! How do you protect yourself and your family from sun damage? Follow […]
May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month May 1, 2016 | Posted by: Associates in Family Medicine Fragile bones are not a normal part of aging. Osteoporosis is treatable and preventable. Low bone mass affects women and […]
April is Autism Awareness Month April 1, 2016 | Posted by: Associates in Family Medicine Autism is a complex developmental disorder that typically appears in the first 3 years of life. It affects how a […]