Celiac Disease Awareness

Celiac Disease Awareness

Author: Nathan Kiskila, MD Celiac disease awareness day is every year on September 13th. About 83% of Americans who have celiac disease are undiagnosed or
Jet Lag

Jet Lag

Author: Alyssa Sota, Manager We have all experienced the feeling of not being “in sync” when we arrive at our destination after crossing time zones
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