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Physicians Regional North will be expanding services to include inpatient rehabilitation facility. This facility will help individuals recovering from disabilities caused by illness or injuries. The goal is to help patients regain physical and cognitive abilities so they can return home at their highest level of health and independence. A dedicated healthcare team will provide patients with 24-hour rehabilitation nursing …

By Colin E. Champ, MD, CSCS – Radiation Oncologist Here we are again in a sea of pink in an attempt to raise awareness about breast cancer. Everywhere we look, something pink is reminding us about this dangerous disease that affects as many as 1 in every 8 women in the US. The pink campaign has probably been one of …

October is here which means everything can be flavored with pumpkin spice. But you will probably notice more pink decorations than orange. That’s because since 1985, the American Cancer Society has devoted this month to raising awareness about the importance of mammography to identify breast cancer as early as possible. The use of the pink ribbon started in 1991, and …

By Dr. Stephen Prendiville We’ve all seen photos of celebrities who we know are much older than they appear and we assume that they have had “some work done” or they have some magic potion that shaves years off their appearance. The truth is there is no magic or secret potion. There are treatments and anti-aging options that are available …

The statistics are sobering: according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, six out of 10 Americans live with a chronic illness, and four out of 10 cope with the challenges of living with more than one chronic disease. These conditions are the leading cause of death and disability in the US. These numbers don’t begin to capture the …

By Svetlana Kogan, M.D. Prevention is a foundation of Holistic Medicine which I practice. When I think of a disease that could easily be prevented if screened for early – Thyroid immediately comes to mind. In fact, almost 10% of population is estimated to have some degree of thyroid imbalance, but only 1% is officially diagnosed. This means that 9 …

By Dr. Melissa (Mel) Irvine, DNP Clinical Sexologist – Specializes in Sexual Medicine and Beauty What is Hormone Replacement Therapy? Hormone replacement therapy involves a type of medication that contains hormones. It can include female hormones, specifically estrogen, or male hormones, such as testosterone. Some types of hormone therapy include a combination of estrogen and progesterone. Another hormone used in …

Physicians Regional Healthcare System is excited to welcome Dr. Rudy Fernandez, M.D., to the medical staff. Dr. Fernandez is board certified in Internal Medicine and specializes in all aspects of primary care for patients age 18 and older. In addition to wellness visits and preventive screenings, services include treatment for acute and chronic illnesses including ocular diseases, oral disorders, diabetes …

October is breast cancer awareness month and I think by now we are all pretty award of the staggering statistics that tell us that 1 in every 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 65. But did you know that men can also have breast cancer? Although it is rare (compared to …

By Todd Wilkowski, PT, SCS, TPI-M2 The best way to optimize golf performance at any age is to optimize total body performance through an integrated team approach. The first step is completing a golf-specific health and fitness screen, which can identify potential impairments or impairments that may lead to inefficiencies within a player’s swing that leave them prone to a …