Prevention & Wellness

Jan 14, 2021

How To Protect Yourself From Shingles

As if having itchy chickenpox as a kid wasn’t bad enough, you are now at risk as an adult for developing a painful rash called shingles.

Conditions & Treatment

Jan 14, 2021

Avoid Shingles Pain With This Vaccine

The Shingrix vaccine is recommended by healthcare providers for the prevention of shingles in adults aged 50 years and older.

Prevention & Wellness

Jan 6, 2021

Fighting Cervical Cancer Starts with Screenings and Vaccinations

Most cervical cancer cases occur in women with either no previous screening or inadequate screening. Learn how you can protect yourself.

Women's Health

Dec 14, 2020

Can Pregnant Women Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?

Following the guidelines from the FDA, no one is excluded from receiving the vaccine, even patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Pregnant patients should discuss with their physician individual risk factors to make an informed decision about possible vaccinations.

Health Trends

Nov 30, 2020

COVID-19 Vaccine: Who Gets it First?

Once the COVID-19 vaccine is approved by the FDA, the vaccine can begin being distributed. However, because there will be a limited supply when the vaccine is first introduced, we can expect it will be distributed to certain groups of people first.

Prevention & Wellness

Sep 28, 2020

Newborns and Whooping Cough: Why You Should Vaccinate While Pregnant

Given to pregnant women, the Tdap vaccination can protect newborn babies against whooping cough.

Conditions & Treatment

Sep 25, 2020

How is Hepatitis A Spread?

Sometimes, people who are infected with hepatitis A have no symptoms. Adults are more likely than children to show symptoms, which can appear two to seven weeks after infection.

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 9, 2018

The HPV Vaccine: What to Know for Your Child

It’s the season of back to school physicals and wellness visits. With your child going in for routine vaccinations, there is one other vaccination that should be on your discussion list: the HPV vaccination.

Prevention & Wellness

Jul 12, 2018

Prevention through Vaccines is Key for Children

Vaccines can help prevent illnesses in children. View the recommended routine vaccine schedule.

Conditions & Treatment

May 15, 2018

The Consequences of Not Being Vaccinated

One critical way parents safeguard the ongoing wellbeing and health of their children is to vaccinate them. See the recommended routine childhood immunization schedule.

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 25, 2017

All About Yellow Fever Vaccinations

If you have a tropical vacation coming up, get your yellow fever shot sooner rather than later.