Breast Cancer Quiz

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women (behind lung cancer). Just under 42,000 women in the United States are expected to die from breast cancer in 2019. Thanks to advancements in medicine and better access to healthcare, death rates have dropped significantly (40% from 1989 to 2016, according to the…

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How to Avoid Back-to-School Sports Injuries

The kids are back in school and many are on the athletic fields playing sports. Unfortunately, at this time of the year, we see a stream of sports injuries as young athletes jump head-first into daily practices and games, in many cases following a summer of inactivity. With weakened muscles, they are susceptible to muscle…

Lifestyle Medicine Program

Welcome to a Path to a Healthier, Happier You. Looking for help with weight loss, heartburn, nutrition, exercise, IBS, celiac, thyroid disorders, diabetes or maybe all of the above? All individuals are unique, so getting on the right path to wellness means finding solutions that are tailored to your needs. Introducing Lifestyle Medicine, a personalized…

Clear Change–Metabolic Detoxification

“It’s like re-booting your digestive system with a clear start.” Consider joining this 31-day, medically supervised group program taught by Ted Brooks, MD, that includes weekly meetings, group and email support, and all the Metagenics products to achieve benefits such as: Reduced food cravings Increased energy Identification of food sensitivities Weight loss Reduced inflammation Improved…

Fermentation Workshop

Learn the steps for home fermentation, get simple recipes and discuss necessary tools. Best of all, sample pre-made foods! Fermented foods nourish our microbiome and help counteract the assault we face from processed foods, medications and environmental toxins. Health benefits include maintaining the integrity of the gut lining and boosting the immune system. Come see…

$16,000 in Scholarships Awarded to Local High School Seniors

Sixteen high school seniors from six area high schools were selected to each receive a $1,000 scholarship from the DMC Primary Care (DMC) Charitable Foundation. The scholarship is given to students pursuing careers in a medical-related profession who rank in the top 25 percent of their class. This year there were five recipients from Pinkerton…

Derry Imaging Invests in Early Detection Technology

Derry Imaging is pleased to announce they are bringing an innovative technology on board through Volpara Solutions, a leading provider of breast imaging analytics and products that improve the early detection of breast cancer. Derry Imaging will be the first local provider to use VolparaLive!, a revolutionary device that uses artificial intelligence to help technologists…