Top Five Risk Factors of Death in Men
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.
Entries by District Medical Group
Mental Health and Your Child
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Unfortunately, children in the United States are currently facing a mental health crisis.
Four Types of Food that Increase Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
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.
What You Need to Know about Ovarian Cancer
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.
What Immunizations Does Your Family Need?
August is Immunization Awareness Month, so let’s review vaccines recommended throughout our lifetimes.
UV Safety for You and Your Dog
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.
3 Basic Wellness Tips for Every Family with Special Needs Children
by Linda Thunn, PT, DPT, DMG CRS 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 […]
3 Tips for Interacting with Someone on the Spectrum
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 that […]
Dental Care for Children with Special Needs
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 […]
Delta coronavirus variant
Dr. Michael White weighs in on the Delta coronavirus variant is now becoming more common in the U.S.
Men’s Health Month
Dr. Frank LoVecchio answers about the test men should be getting.
District Medical Group Opens Primary Care Clinic to Serve Scottsdale and Tempe Residents and Visitors
”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.
COVID-19 Vaccine Education
Dr. Frank LoVecchio answers AZ Family viewers’ top questions about the COVID-19
DMG Papago Family Practice Gets Ready to Open with Ribbon Cutting
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.
Why Men Need to Get Annual Wellness Exams and Why They Don’t
According to a study by the Cleveland Clinic, nearly 60 percent of men do not regularly see a doctor for preventive care.
Arizona on track to have second-highest number of Valley Fever cases in 15 years
Dr. Frank LoVecchio weighs in on the pace of Valley Fever cases on track to be the second-highest number in 15 years.
Stroke Awareness and Prevention
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 800,000 people in the United States annually have a stroke, and the majority of these are first-time occurrences.
Fully-vaccinated Arizona lawmaker goes to emergency room due to COVID-19
Arizona Rep. Alma Hernandez from Tucson had to visit the emergency room overnight because of COVID-19.
Can the vaccine help COVID-19 long haulers?
For people who contracted COVID-19 and experience long-lasting symptoms, can the vaccine help relieve some of those symptoms?
How Telehealth Can Support the Health of Your Family
A March 2021 survey found that 61% of respondents had used telehealth vs. less than 20% in March 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic created a need for a safe way to visit with a medical provider
