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World Stroke Day: Why is it important to think F.A.S.T. when it comes to...

By Dr. Patricia Fernandez DHR Health Neuroscience Institute This Saturday, October 29th, 2022 is World Stroke Day. The effectiveness of stroke treatments is based on implementing...

What YOU Need to Know About Diabetes: The Silent Signs

Efrain Rodriguez, MD Family Medicine Diabetes occurs when the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood is too high. Without regulation, your blood sugar can fluctuate...

Specializing in Advanced Treatments to Help Manage Pain

Chronic pain is one of the most common reasons adults in the United States seek medical care*. In fact, according to the National Institutes...

I have gallstones. What next?

By Cera Kroenke, D.O. DHR Health Surgery Institute Gallstones are very common, with over 15% of the adult population in the United States affected. Gallstones...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Should I Get Breast Reconstruction Surgery?

By Alexander Chase Castillo, M.D. DHR Health Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Institute Breast reconstruction after cancer is an individual choice as each patient undergoes a...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: What should you know about breast cancer?

By Relindis Azenwi Fru, M.D. DHR Health Oncology Institute Breast Cancer (BC) does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or religion. However, BC survivorship...

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Get the Facts About Screenings and Prevention

Martha G. Cano, MD Family Medicine Getting a mammogram may not be at the top of your to-do list, but it’s important to know that having...

National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month: What is AFib?

Hilary Almeida, M.D. DHR Health Heart Institute What is AFib? Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is one of the most common heart conditions and heart rhythm disorders. Currently, there are over...

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: What should you know about prostate cancer?

By Lee C. Drinkard, M.D., FACP DHR Health Oncology Institute Prostate cancer is an abnormal growth of cells causing tumors that start in the prostate...

Blood Cancer Awareness Month: What should you know about leukemia?

Terence Herman, M.D. DHR Health Oncology Institute Leukemia is a cancer of the bone marrow cells that produce the three major components of blood cells: the...