A Provider’s Perspective
Articles and videos by our DMG providers to help you manage the health of you and your family.

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.

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.

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.

How Telehealth Can Help You Help Your Child
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

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.

Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers with Developmental Disabilities
March is Developmental Disabilities Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the United States has experienced an increase in children with developmental disabilities.

7 Tips to Help You Prevent Cancer
Research shows that approximately 50% of cancer cases are preventable with knowledge and early detection being key.

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.

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%.

What You Need to Know about Cervical Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, cervical cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer death among women; however, cervical cancer is highly preventable and treatable.

COVID-19 and Kids’ Mental Health
Adolescents and young adults may try to hide their struggles because of fear, shame, or a sense of responsibility to avoid burdening others. Younger children may not know how to talk about these feelings

Healthy Weight, Diabetes and Your Child
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.

Supporting Your Kids through Holiday Stress
The holidays are a time of peace, love, joy, and family, but it’s also a time where schedules are irregular, routines are disrupted, meals are heavier, and sugar abounds.

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.

Dental Health in Children: Get the Facts
Did you know cavities are one of the most common childhood diseases in the United States? When untreated, tooth decay can cause pain and infections which can lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning.