General Wellness

Generally, when you schedule an exam, it will be a screening mammogram, the type of mammogram that is routinely administered to take a closer look for breast cancer or other issues in women who do not have symptoms.

With another flu season just around the corner, many people have questions about the necessity of a flu vaccine, especially if they’ve already received their COVID vaccine(s). “The flu vaccine and COVID vaccines cover you for two separate infections. Even people who are fully vaccinated for COVID should receive a flu shot every year,” said […]

If you are self-employed, the concept of self-care doesn’t have to be overwhelming or time-consuming—it can involve as little as a few minutes a day dedicated to yourself.

If you’re experiencing menopause, you are probably familiar with hormone replacement therapy or HRT, which can be used to treat the symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats and sleep issues that can occur when estrogen, progesterone and other hormones drop off.

Bone density is an important topic that sometimes falls by the wayside. Simply put, bone density measures the amount of minerals—chiefly calcium and phosphorus—in your bones. Bone density is critical to injury prevention and healthy aging.

As the situation with Covid-19 continues to evolve and we learn more about the safety of the vaccinations as well as the risks of not getting vaccinated, more medical experts and trusted medical organizations are recommending vaccinations for pregnant women. Both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recently issued their formal recommendations, urging pregnant women to get vaccinated, reinforcing that the vaccines are safe and effective. Likewise, the FDA gave full approval to the Pfizer vaccine earlier this week.