By Ana Martinez-Ortiz As the end of summer draws near, most parents and children are equipped with a full list of necessary items for the upcoming school year. It’s usually around this time that a majority of parents take the opportunity to take their children to the pediatrician for a physical or a general check-up. […]
Taking Charge: Men Need to Take an Active Role in Their Health
June 19, 2015 Dr. David Shearer Whether the issue is lack of awareness, risky behaviors that threaten good health, or reluctance to speak up, there is a big, preventable problem plaguing the health of American men – not seeing a doctor. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that men […]
Taking a Shot at HPV: How Vaccinating Against Human Papillomavirus Saves Lives
By St. Mary’s Hospital January 23, 2015 The HPV vaccine is proven to prevent strains of the virus known to cause several forms of cancer, including cervical cancer. Sponsored By: Also see below: What is Human Papillomavirus? and Quick Vaccination Facts Cancer touches everyone. But, an important tool in the fight against […]