Tobacco Awareness Month

Tobacco Awareness Month

Author: Alison Sims, MD May is National Tobacco Awareness month. Tobacco is a plant grown for its leaves, which are dried and fermented before being
Alcohol Awareness Month

Alcohol Awareness Month

Author: Ryan Birtcher, PA-C April is Alcohol Awareness Month, which is a time meant to educate and break through the stigma that surrounds alcoholism.  It’s
Coping with Financial Stress

Coping with Financial Stress

Author: David Porzio, MD Given the light of the financial market nowadays, a lot of people are worried about money.  I read an interesting article
Drowning Prevention

Drowning Prevention

Author: Colleen Kraft, MD, Pediatrician Drowning is a leading cause of death among children, including infants and toddlers. Most infant drownings occur in bathtubs and
Skin Exams and Early Detection

Skin Exams and Early Detection

Author: Alison Sims, MD A common question asked during any routine office visit at our urgent care is “by the way, doctor, could you also
Q&A: B12 Shots

Q&A: B12 Shots

Author: Dr. Kiskila Question: Dr. Kiskila, what is a B12 shot and what does it do? Answer: B12 is a water-soluble B complex vitamin that
Rosacea

Rosacea

Author: Bree Maloney, Manager Rosacea (pronounced roe-ZAY-she-uh) is a common, incurable skin condition that causes reddened skin and a rash, usually on the cheeks and
Caffeine Awareness

Caffeine Awareness

Author: Bree Maloney March is National Caffeine Awareness Month, which is intended to raise awareness of how much caffeine we consume. Caffeine is a natural