November is Lung Cancer Awareness month, and for good reason: lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer death in the US. While lung cancer has multiple causes, about 85% of cases are associated with long-term tobacco smoking. Here’s why lung cancer awareness is so vitally important: caught early, …

In September 2017, Hurricane Irma tore through the state of Florida, killing 75 people and leaving billions of dollars in damage behind it. Although devastating, many lessons were learned from Irma, the most powerful Atlantic hurricane ever recorded. One such lesson stresses the importance of having an evacuation plan in …

Rosacea affects nearly 3 million people in the United States each year. It is an incurable, yet common condition that causes redness, which are usually on the cheeks and nose. These tiny red bumps look like a rash and can sometimes be pus-filled. There are several treatment options that can significantly …

By Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH One in five Americans will suffer from depression at some point in their lifetime. Between 2011 and 2014, one in nine Americans reported taking at least one antidepressant medication in the past month. Three decades ago, less than one in 50 people were on antidepressants. Reasons …

Life happens and if you don’t have health insurance, things can get pricey rather quickly. Luckily the QCARD is an alternative conventional health insurance giving you access to the Quick Care medical professionals with ease and affordability. The QCard is a program based for self-pay patients or anyone without medical insurance. …

With staggering numbers, diabetes affects over 30 million Americans and alongside of this vast figure, stands 89 million prediabetics! Diabetes is a very expensive disease, costing approximately 245 billion dollars per year, and it wreaks havoc on one’s health, contributing to heart disorders, stroke, and cognitive decline, to name a …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County Hospice of Marion County (HMC) honors National Hospice Month each year by hosting community programs that high-light services, outreach and the compassionate care only hospice can provide. This year, the programs are focused on veterans in an effort to improve access to care as …

Ah, cataracts. Seems like once you reach a certain age you hear about them a lot, and see ad after ad promoting places that treat them. The constant inundation of information can be confusing. In this article, we’ll cover the basics so you’ll have a better understanding of this common …

By Teresa K. Bowman, Of Counsel As the year moves into fall and 2020 looms closer, it may be a good time to consider an estate planning checkup before the year ends. A thorough review of your estate plan should happen every 5 years or so, or sooner if there have …

Early detection and treatment of diabetes can decrease the risk of developing the complications of diabetes. With staggering numbers, diabetes affects over 30 million Americans and within that vast figure, 12 million seniors have the condition. Diabetes is an exorbitant disease, costing approximately 245 billion dollars per year. In addition, it …