Your Family’s Health

Articles written by our DMG providers to help you manage the health of you and your family.

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The Advantages of Walk-in Healthcare at a Primary Care Clinic

A 2017 Harris Poll study revealed 66% of respondents said they would seek healthcare from sources other than their primary care provider (PCP) such as urgent care clinics or retail pharmacy clinics.
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7 Tips to Help You Prevent Cancer

Research shows that approximately 50% of cancer cases are preventable with knowledge and early detection being key.
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COVID-19 Pandemic and Your Heart Health

While the best way to avoid getting COVID-19 is to stay home, some people with symptoms of stroke or heart attack are not seeking or are delaying getting emergency medical care, resulting in increased heart-related mortalities. 
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Share the Love, and Partner Up to Lose Weight

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), an individual’s weight loss or weight gain is strongly affected by one’s romantic partner; in fact, having an obese spouse increases one’s own risk for obesity by 43%. 
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What’s the Connection between Healthy Weight and Diabetes?

Did you know November is American Diabetes Month?  According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 34 million people in the United States have diabetes, and more than seven million of those people are undiagnosed.
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Healthy Aging: Tips for Your Health

Our health is dependent on physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing.  Here’s some tips to support each of these areas for healthy aging. 
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UV Safety for Motorcyclists

Anyone who has visited my practice knows that when I am not caring for patients, I can be found riding my Harley. In Arizona, we are fortunate to have many great months for long rides due to Arizona...
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We’re Here for You…Safely

As part of the District Medical Group (DMG) family, we want to ensure you know we are here for you. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, DMG locations across the Valley have remained open to support the health of our patients.
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Coping with the Holidays After Involuntary Family Separation

by Sarah Anderson, PhD This holiday season will…