By Cedric Tankson, MD – Orthopaedic Surgeon Whether you are an avid runner training for your next marathon, a passionate gardener who spends weekends tending to flower beds, or a grandparent who loves tossing a football in the backyard, an active lifestyle is one of life’s greatest rewards. But when …
Read More »A New Path on your Wellness Journey
Direct Primary Care (DPC) is an emerging healthcare delivery model designed to improve access, strengthen patient-provider relationships, and reduce administrative barriers that often delay care. In the United States, studies show that nearly 30% of adults report delaying medical treatment because of cost, insurance complications, or long wait times. Direct …
Read More »Dupuytren’s Contracture: Why Xiaflex Injections Should Be Paired with Occupational Hand Therapy
Dupuytren’s contracture is a progressive hand condition characterized by the thickening and tightening of the fascia beneath the skin of the palm. As the disease advances, tough fibrous cords form and contract, pulling fingers—most commonly the ring and pinky fingers—toward the palm. This contracture significantly impairs hand function, making everyday …
Read More »Ingrown Toenails: Causes, Symptoms & Expert Treatment options
By Dr. Andrew Franklin, DPM, PH.D An ingrown toenail is one of the most common and painful foot conditions that people of all ages experience. It occurs when the edge of the toenail — most often the big toe — grows into the surrounding skin rather than over it. While …
Read More »Kyphoplasty: A Minimally Invasive Solution for Vertebral Compression Fractures
By Brent Compton, MD Avertebral compression fracture can be a life-altering event. Whether caused by osteoporosis, trauma, or a related condition, these fractures result in significant pain, reduced mobility, and a diminished quality of life. At the Interventional Pain Institute, Dr. Compton offers kyphoplasty — a state-of-the-art, minimally invasive procedure …
Read More »Colorectal Cancer Facts You Should Know — And How You Can Protect Yourself
Overall, in the U.S., 1 in 23 men (4.3%) and 1 in 25 women (4%) are at risk of developing colorectal cancer in their lifetimes. It is the third most common form of the disease (excluding skin cancer) and the second leading cause of cancer death in the nation for …
Read More »Seeing and Hearing: The Dynamic Duo of Your Senses
March is Save Your Vision Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of eye health. While most people recognize how crucial vision is to daily life, fewer realize how closely our ability to see and hear are connected. As a Doctor of Audiology, I often remind patients …
Read More »Are Your Symptoms Related to Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)?
AFib is an irregular heart rate that is often rapid with palpitations and causes insufficient blood flow. More than 6 million individuals in the United States have AFib. Hereditary heart disease usually causes the disorder, but other factors contributing to heart arrhythmias are high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, heavy …
Read More »Feeling Like Yourself Again: Navigating Midlife Hormone Changes
By Karen Leggett, DO Midlife is a powerful and meaningful chapter in a woman’s life—but it is also a time when many women begin to notice changes they were never warned about. These changes are often rooted in the natural decline of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and related hormones. For many …
Read More »Daring Greatly
By Pastor Tim Neptune Life with God is a grand adventure. Along the way we may encounter unforgettable moments of joy or unthinkable times of disappointment. Either way, the journey requires faith, trust, and the courage to keep moving forward. Faith rarely blooms in the safety of the familiar. Comfort …
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