To our extraordinary patients: We want to assure you that we are here for you! Our office continues to be open during these unprecedented times. We have taken extra measures to further safeguard our patients and staff. Currently, we are evaluating COVID-19 related symptoms by Telemedicine only. We are not seeing patients in the office…
November 28, 2018 How Much Should You Exercise? New Guidelines Give Recommendations. The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) has established new recommendations on exercise. The ODPHP was created by Congress in 1976 to lead efforts in disease prevention and health promotion in the Unites States. The new guidelines give advice on…
Flu season has officially arrived in Michigan. He are some facts to know about influenza to be prepared. Follow the link below to learn more: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/influenza-peak-flu-season/story?id=44651472
Good news for Monday! A study published in November 2016 in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that heart disease rates in the United States have fallen 20 percent since the 1980s! This is important because according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) approximately 610,000 people in the US die from heart…
Who can resist candy, chocolate, pumpkin carving, and dressing up in your favorite costume? It’s no wonder kids (and most adults) love Halloween. But, for parents of trick or treaters, the vast amount of Halloween candy can be a problem. Here are some tips for handling Halloween treats from HealthyKids.org (http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/candy-hints.html) Before kids go trick-or-treating,…
What are the Top Five New Year’s Resolutions for 2016? These were the Top 5 New Year Resolutions according to a poll conducted by GoBankingRate: 1. Enjoy life to the fullest! 2. Live a healthier lifestyle. 3. Lose Weight. 4. Spend more time with family and friends. 5. Save more, spend less money. Whatever your goals may…
Apple has developed a Medical ID for the Iphone. The Medical ID is able to store valuable health information, such as medical conditions, allergies, and medications. The medical information then becomes easily accessible from the phones Lock Screen in case of an emergency, without unlocking your phone. To Learn more about this feature and how to set…
Can being thankful be good for your health? Check out the link below. http://www.cnn.com/2015/11/26/health/giving-thanks-good-health/index.html
Congrats to MSUCOM for continuing it’s strong tradition as a leader in medical education! For the 15th year in a row, MSUCOM has ranked in the top 10 percent of medical schools in the country for primary care according to the most recent edition of US News and World Report. This takes on a special meaning to Dr. Zimny…
