“Health.” It’s a word that tends to makes men uncomfortable. It’s a topic to be avoided whenever possible. And it’s a subject matter that a lot of men won’t discuss with their spouses, friends or even physicians. According to a survey conducted by the Cleveland Clinic, men prefer to discuss current events, sports or their jobs rather than…
Dr. Doug Dreffer is a New Englander. “I grew up in North Andover, Massachusetts and my wife Lisa is from there as well (we went to high school together). After medical school at Ohio State we wanted to come back near our families. We’ve been back since 1997, since the birth of our daughter Kyla,” said Dr.…
The primary goal of DMC Primary Care is maintaining relationships. Those relationships are with our patients and loved ones and of course, our greater community. Beyond providing top quality care at an affordable cost offered by invested providers, we give back to our community directly through scholarships. In fact, the DMC Primary Care Foundation has…
Family Nurse Practitioner Erin Carding is no stranger to the Derry, New Hampshire area, but is a newcomer to DMC Primary Care. She said, “I was born in Pembroke and my husband and I just bought a house in Londonderry.” Other than the familiar location, Carding chose to practice at Derry due to the ownership dynamic…
Dr. Sherman a Board Certified Physician whose specialty is Diagnostic Radiology that joined Derry Imaging in 2009. “I started 8 years ago. The radiology practice that I joined out of training had a long-standing relationship with Derry Medical and Derry Imaging even before Derry Imaging was formed. My radiology group has been providing services there since…
Uncertainty about health issues can be very worrying. Having symptoms and not knowing the cause or what they mean often leaves you feeling helpless. Fortunately, advances in technology and examination techniques have made diagnostic testing more effective and reliable than ever before, thereby helping reduce the stress associated with a condition, illness or injury. This does…
Despite all the attention paid to it, breast cancer continues to be a significant (sometimes fatal) health risk for many women (and some men as well). Emphasis has long been placed on the importance of regular examinations to test for the early signs of breast cancer. The standard test is the mammogram, an examination that the Society…
Most people are aware that obesity is a major concern (particularly in America), but often they aren’t aware of all the reasons why. Obesity can be a root cause to many ailments and issues including Diabetes, sleep loss, osteoarthritis and more. Today, we want to review several reasons why maintaining a healthy weight is key to…
Dr. Steve Hilton will be coming all the way from Virginia to join DMC Primary Care. He and his family are moving in the coming weeks as he will be starting to practice at DMC Primary Care’s new Bedford office on August 1st. Both Dr. Hilton and his wife are excited about living in New…
Clinical Manager Deb Hamel, RTRM CN-BI is a long-standing fixture at Derry Imaging. She has been with us for sixteen years, which we consider impressive in and of itself. Hamel is an imager, but beyond that she is an educator of other imagers, which makes her an even more fascinating member of our staff. She…