Sexual health is about more than having safe sex. It’s taking care of yourself physically, emotionally, mentally, and socially — at any age and in every relationship. Your sex life is uniquely yours, but there…
Chronic pain is a burden no one should live with. Yet more than 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. have an ailment or injury that causes them to feel pain almost every day. For…
If it’s been a while since you last saw your primary care physician (PCP), there is no time like the present. People who go to their regular doctor generally live longer and have the potential…
You may have noticed some lab results posted to your Patient Portal sooner than before. This change reflects a federal law called the 21st Century Cures Act. What is the 21st Century Cures Act? The 21st Century Cures Act is…
In January 2022, Westmed Medical Group joined Summit Health, the region’s premier integrated network of urgent, primary, and specialty care. Why did Westmed and Summit Health come together? Westmed and Summit Health share a…
There’s no avoiding it: screen time has become a big part of our daily lives. We use smartphones and tablets for work, school, and entertainment. Devices even help us shop and socialize. And to make…
As the summer draws to a close and the school year nears, you may find yourself with tears in your eyes. But it's not for sentimental reasons. It's because mid-to-late August is also when fall…
By now, you have probably started your back-to-school routine of shopping for supplies, attending open houses, and reviewing team sports schedules. But just as important as buying new folders and coordinating the carpool is setting…
Tom Morris knew it was time to call the doctor when he noticed an unusual growth on the top of his head. Any new skin growth or mole that changes in size or shape should…
If your kids are in summer sports and training camps, you’ve probably spent many evenings cheering them on at games and tournaments. Unfortunately, you may also have experienced those gut-wrenching moments when they fall, collide,…
You may have noticed this past June was the hottest month on record in many places throughout the country. These high temperatures are expected to continue – and perhaps even worsen – during the second…
Chronic Care Management Westmed's new chronic care management (CCM) program is a customized set of activities provided by our team to keep you as healthy as possible. The program is designed for eligible patients with…
More than six million Americans battle Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia. Although the number of affected patients continues to climb worldwide, myths and misconceptions still abound when it comes to this progressive…
You're no doubt making plans for summer travel and getaways. But a spike in COVID-19 cases and news about the monkeypox virus could have you worrying about the risks of traveling domestically and/or abroad. Read…
Both research and anecdotal evidence show that men avoid seeking health care. In fact, one study shows that among 1,174 men surveyed, 72 percent would rather do household chores, like cleaning the bathroom or mowing…
