Vaccines aren’t just for children. This is a good time to talk to your healthcare provider and be sure your immunizations are up to date. We are currently administering flu vaccine, RSV vaccine, COVID-19 vaccine, shingles vaccine and a few others.
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Tag Archives: internal medicine
June 4, 2024
Do I need an Annual Check up?
With the demands we all have on our time, do you really need to take time to see your doctor each year? I would argue that the answer is a definite yes! So how does a simple annual exam keep you healthy? First, your doctor will take a history of your current and past problems. […]
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May 14, 2024
May Healthcare Awareness Topics
May awareness month includes physical fitness, mental health, older adults, and women’s health. All these topics are important to healthcare and your personal health. My aim of this article is to provide a brief overview of each topic. We are all aware of the benefits of physical activity. It helps us physically, mentally, and emotionally. […]
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March 4, 2024
Understanding Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Simple Guide
Colorectal cancer screening can save lives by catching cancer early. Let’s explore why it’s important, who should get screened, and the different screening methods. Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or rectum, usually from polyps. Screening helps find these polyps before they turn into cancer. Who Should Get Screened: Most people should start screening around […]
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December 26, 2023
Dr. Brandon Morris Discusses Medication Safety on WATE Living East Tennessee
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October 9, 2023
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a good time to check with your primary care physician to see if you are a candidate for screening. Perhaps you are wondering, “How do I know if I am a candidate?” There are many societies that help physicians determine when our patients are ready for screening. Factors […]
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August 28, 2023
Immunization Awareness Month
August is national immunization awareness month. The CDC recognizes national immunization awareness month specifically in August to highlight the importance of routine vaccinations for all people. Healthy people 2030 focuses on preventing infectious diseases by increasing vaccination rates. There are various vaccines depending on the age group for instance infants and children’s usually get the […]
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June 20, 2023
Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
June is Migraine and Headache awareness month. It is no wonder that we need a whole month for awareness. It is thought that 12% of adults suffer from migraines. While many with migraines do not have life altering symptoms, there is certainly at best a temporary limitation that comes with even infrequent migraines. Why do […]
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February 28, 2023
Colon Cancer Awareness Month
March is colorectal cancer awareness month. According to the World Health Organization, colon cancer is the third most common cancer in males and the second most common cancer in females. There are over 150,000 new cases of colon cancer every year. Colon cancer risk increases after age 40. Risk factors for colon cancer include: genetics […]
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February 7, 2023
American Heart Month
February is designated American Heart Month to raise awareness of heart disease. Why it is important to protect your heart? Your heart beats over 100,000 times per day. Your heart pumps about 1.5 gallons of blood every minute. Over the course of a day, that adds up to over 2,000 gallons. The adult heart is […]
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