Westmed Medical Group has introduced its first ever podcast, “Is That Normal?", hosted by Westmed pediatrician Dr. Dan Cohen. The podcast brings to the forefront parents’ most common questions from behind the exam room door.…
Depending on your age, you are made up of anywhere between 55 to 75% water, which means replenishing yourself daily with clean, filtered water is essential to healthy living. Staying hydrated helps regulate your body…
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as 5.8 million Americans were living with Alzheimer’s disease in 2020. As we age, it is common…
A recent New York Times article highlighted the term “languishing” as that “blah” we are all likely feeling from the pandemic. You may not be depressed or sad, but there is a chance that you…
As we approach the summer months and spend more time outdoors, it’s important to understand your risk factors for skin cancer and how to mitigate them. Dr. Edward Monk, Mohs surgeon at Westmed Medical Group…
COVID-19 vaccines are finally available for all U.S. residents age 16+. While we collectively work towards beating this pandemic by getting vaccinated, there is one population that will remain unprotected by the vaccine in the…
National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) inspires, educates and empowers the public about the importance of advanced care planning. This nationwide day of recognition encourages adults of all ages to plan ahead of a health crisis…
Colon cancer in the United States is the third leading cause of cancer death, but with regular screenings, it is very preventable. March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Jonathan Finegold, gastroenterologist clears up…
Photo credit: Laura Garcia Even before the era of COVID-19, newborns were the ultimate social distancers – we have always recommended extra precautions to protect babies in the first few months of life as their…
To date, approximately 30 million Americans have tested positive for COVID-19, and as many as one-third of them are still feeling the lingering effects of the infection. Although much remains to be learned about “long…
After almost a full year of dealing with the coronavirus, everyone is looking forward to returning to normal life. This new normal is hard to picture as we await vaccine distribution, but we are all…
By: Dr. Daniel Cohen, Pediatrician A year has passed since the pandemic has become a part of our lives and vernacular. Social distancing, new normal, gaiters and face wear are terms that we do…
With so much information available about the COVID-19 vaccine, it’s hard to know what information is based on fact and what is actually a misconception. Dr. Sandra Kesh, infectious disease specialist and deputy medical director…
With life currently pulling everyone in different directions, it can feel like a lot to take care of your own health first, but a great smile says more about you than you know. With everything…
The pandemic has had a significant impact on the way we live, work, think and behave. We have all had to alter our lifestyles in more ways than one, which has disrupted day to…
