A Provider’s Perspective

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.

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.

The more each patient is educated, the greater the chance that she will get regular exams so breast cancer- or another disease- can be caught early. 

Prostate cancer is typically slow-growing, making early detection more likely if the patient sees his physician for regular exams and screenings.

Did you know September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month?  Newborn screening allows identification and treatment of a disease before symptoms even emerge.

Dr. Ross Goldberg, surgeon at Valleywise Health and President of the Arizona Medical Association, spoke to CNN about a surprising reaction he received after recommending masks in public.

Dr. Ross Goldberg, surgeon at Valleywise Health and President of the Arizona Medical Association, spoke to CNN about a surprising reaction he received after recommending masks in public.