The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends “exclusive breastfeeding for about six months, followed by continued breastfeeding as complementary foods are introduced, with continuation of breastfeeding for one year or longer as mutually desired by mother and infant.”
Did you know that in 1920, women outlived men by one year, and today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that women survive men by five or more years.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Unfortunately, children in the United States are currently facing a mental health crisis.
November is National Diabetes Month, and the timing is perfect as the holiday season means a lot of food and celebrations. The holidays are busy and many of us get out of healthy routines such as exercise, eating a balanced diet, and more.
According to the American Cancer Society, more than 20,000 women will receive an ovarian cancer diagnosis in 2021, and nearly 14,000 women will die from this form of female reproductive system cancer.
August is Immunization Awareness Month, so let’s review vaccines recommended throughout our lifetimes.
July is UV Safety Month, and in Arizona, protecting ourselves and those we love against the harmful rays of the sun is even more important.
by Linda Thunn, DPT, physical therapist Life with a special needs child or adult can be a complex, scary and amazing journey full of ups and downs, triumphs and disappointments that affect the whole family. A good thing to remember is to think about the long-term outcome of a goal rather than just the immediate […]
by Tre’Shawn Rizo, DMG team member Contents: An insider’s guide on making friends and merging worlds In the ninth grade, I was fortunate enough to meet my best friend, Daniel, in biology class. At the time I didn’t know he was, as he likes to put it, “different.” It was later in the day […]
By Lyn Hughes, BSDH, RDHAP Imagine you are a child experiencing a dental appointment for the first time. Now imagine that you are a child with special needs, unable to communicate with those around you and experiencing this for the first time. Caring for the dental needs of those with complex histories can prove […]
During my recent visit to our Whiteriver Outreach Orthopedic Clinic, I had the opportunity, once again, to help children and families in Northern Arizona with their complex healthcare needs.
Bella was adopted when she was three months-old and was on a joey pump, and to everyone’s knowledge, that was her only medical challenge. After visiting DMG CRS geneticist, Dr. Alec, Bella was diagnosed with…
Arizona Diamondback baseball player stops by Children’s Rehabilitative Services in Phoenix. Adam Eaton’s generosity and giving of his time here in the community comes as a wonderful surprise to many at the center…
Dr. Michael White weighs in on the Delta coronavirus variant is now becoming more common in the U.S.
Dr. Frank LoVecchio answers about the test men should be getting.
”We are thrilled to expand our footprint to serve residents and visitors of Scottsdale and Tempe by providing primary care services by appointment as well as walk-in care,” said Kote Chundu, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of DMG.
Dr. Frank LoVecchio answers AZ Family viewers’ top questions about the COVID-19
On Tuesday, June 8, District Medical Group (DMG) leaders, Board members, providers and staff gathered at the newest DMG primary care clinic, DMG Papago Family Practice.
According to a study by the Cleveland Clinic, nearly 60 percent of men do not regularly see a doctor for preventive care.
Dr. Frank LoVecchio weighs in on the pace of Valley Fever cases on track to be the second-highest number in 15 years.
