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Having a primary care provider may be a simple key to staying healthy. Many of us wait to find a primary care provider until we are sick. Why wait? Find a primary care physician that works for you today. As our community is growing and the need for primary care providers grows, we’ve got you covered. Our primary care team …

By Greg Pascucci Now in its 30th year, September is Healthy Aging® Month and focuses on the positive aspects of growing older. It also encourages everyone to take personal responsibility for their health. The emphasis for 2022 is to stay fit, healthy, adventurous, and connected. Here are a few tips for incorporating them into your lifestyle: Stay Fit The National …

Chicago Former Musicians come together for “Kickin’ the Blues Music Festival” To Raise Awareness for Mental Health and Suicide Awareness September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. If you or someone you know may be at risk, please call 988. The new three-digit dialing code will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now known as the 988 Suicide & …

Both leukemias and lymphomas are considered blood-related cancers and involve cells that play an important role in immune function. There are general differences between the two, yet when broken down by specific leukemias and lymphomas there is a great deal of overlap. A correct diagnosis of leukemia or lymphoma is essential so that the most appropriate treatment can be provided. …

Prostate cancer is the second deadliest cancer among men, second only to lung cancer. It is also the second most prevalent cancer among men, behind skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, there are nearly 250,000 new cases a year. It attacks approximately 14% of men in their lifetime. While there are many treatments for prostate cancer, research suggests …

By Dr. Viviana Cuberos Shockwave Treatment and Peptide Treatment If you’ve tried traditional treatment options to alleviate joint pain, like prescription medications, steroids, or even physical therapy, but you still can’t find the relief or resolution that you need, you may benefit from our non-surgical treatment for joint pain. At Orchidia Medical Group, we offer shockwave treatment and peptide treatment …

By Daniel I. Wasserman, M.D. Monkeypox was declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO) on July 23, 2022. This is a decision undertaken by the WHO if a disease outbreak is an extraordinary event, when it constitutes a public health risk to other states through international spread, and when a coordinated international response is potentially required. …

In the United States, flu season occurs in the fall and winter. While influenza viruses spread year-round, flu activity usually peaks between December and February, but activity can last as late as May. The overall health impact (e.g., infections, hospitalizations, and deaths) of flu varies from season to season. Other respiratory viruses, including Coronavirus, also circulate during flu season and …

By Richard J. Capiola, MD Everybody hurts. Everyone feels sad sometimes. Everyone experiences moments or even days of feeling “blue”. However, if these feelings persist and affect a person’s ability to carry out normal day to day activities, it is time to look at the very common mental health issue called depression. According to the Mayo Clinic, depression is a …

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 *Medicare 2023 Annual Enrollment Period – October 15-Dec 7, 2022, effective January 1st, 2023 *Individual/Family – Affordable Care Act – Marketplace- November 1 – December 15th, 2022, for January 1st, 2023 There is a proposal in to all an extension to the Individual/Family enrollment for December 15th to January 15th for …