The month of October is “Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” and DHR Health is encouraging women to prioritize their breast health by offering their annual mammogram screening special. Breast …
A simple conversation can make a difference and there is help
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men, yet many do not realize how silent it can be in its early stages.
Since 2012, DHR Health Women’s Hospital has offered the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP), a free community program designed for first-time moms who meet income eligibility requirements.
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. There are three major types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and the most aggressive, melanoma.
Having a primary care physician (PCP) and attending regular checkups are important parts of maintaining good health. A PCP provides continuous, comprehensive care over time.
Returning to school after a summer break can add additional risk of injury as the new seasons unfold.
When people think about sports performance, they often focus on speed, strength, or endurance. But one of the most important parts of staying healthy and avoiding injuries has to do with something less obvious
Arthritis, sprains, and broken bones all have one thing in common. They each cause pain. It would be easy to assume fractures cause more pain than a sprain or an arthritic flare up, but this is not …
If you are having trouble breathing or sleeping, you are not alone—and there is help available. As a pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist, I work with patients every day to diagnose and treat conditions that interfere with both breathing and quality sleep.
Treatment of high cholesterol is one of the most easily modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease, along with regulating blood pressure, exercising, eliminating smoking, and controlling diabetes.
As we gather to celebrate the Fourth of July, one tradition remains constant, burns. While fireworks are a popular way to celebrate, they also pose significant risks when not handled properly. Each …
Summer is here and brings fun in the sun and water activities for most, but for others summer can be dreadful. Those that struggle with excess weight may have a hard time fitting into cooler clothes or prevent them from doing fun activities.
Obesity remains a major health problem in the United States, affecting about 2 in 5 adults and increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, liver disease, …
It is important for seniors who have - or who are suspected to have - Alzheimer’s disease to be evaluated by a neurologist. Memory loss is common, but it is not always Alzheimer’s disease. Many …
June is Cataract Awareness Month, a good reminder to pay attention to one of the most common — and most treatable — causes of vision loss as we get older. A cataract happens when the natural …
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when there is a blow or jolt to the head due to rapid acceleration/deceleration or direct impact.
As a Neurologist specializing in Epilepsy with DHR Health’s Neuroscience Institute, I am pleased to announce the establishment of the only accredited National Association of Epilepsy Center (NAEC) in South Texas.
Shoulder pain is a very common problem. Every year, up to 3% of the U.S. population present to their doctor with shoulder pain.
Do You Know the Signs of a Stroke? May is Stroke Awareness Month Brain cells begin to die fast when the arterial blood flow is blocked, preventing oxygen and nutrients from reaching the brain. …