Health Conversations With Stacey

Join us at our Hollywood office for an interesting health discussion. This will be our last one on preventing and treating the flu.

We look forward to welcoming you!

2018 Medicare Enrollment Period

Fall is here and this is an important season to find the best Medicare plan for you. Let us help you navigate through all the information available to you!

Join us on November 15th for an educational event to learn about available benefits and options.

Health Conversations With Stacey

Join us at our Hallandale Beach office for an interesting health discussion on preventing and treating the flu.

We look forward to welcoming you!

 

Fun Times At Safecare

Birthdays, laughter, community, friendships… BINGO!!  We had a terrific time during game day at our Hollywood office on October 19th.

We love hosting games and activities where our patients and members of our local community can have a great time and get to know each other.  Check our events page and join us for our next activity.  We look forward to having you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heart Health Awareness

February is Heart Health Awareness Month, but for patients living with heart disease and for their doctors, heart health awareness happens every day!

Heart disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women worldwide. It affects at least 1 of every 4 persons in the United States and it claims more lives than all cancers combined.  Its untreated symptoms can also lead to stroke, the number one cause of disability in the United States and also a major cause of death.

The good news is that 80% of heart diseases are preventable with timely intervention and better life choices.

Exercise, good nutrition, blood pressure control and proper stress management can help you keep heart disease at bay or manage it successfully if you already have it.

Visit your doctor to protect your heart and brain health by learning your numbers (cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and body mass index), risk for developing heart disease and stroke, and how to take immediate action towards a healthy heart health.

Call us today to make your appointment, walk-ins are also welcome.

 

Flu Prevention

Join us at our Hollywood office for an interesting health discussion on preventing and treating the flu. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Adult Vaccinations

Each year between 50,000 and 70,000 adults in the U.S. die from diseases that can be prevented by vaccines.  Some adults are reluctant to be vaccinated because they believe that side effects from vaccines are severe or cause the illnesses they are supposed to prevent. These claims are not backed up by scientific research. Here are some reasons why you should consider getting vaccinated.

 

1) Immunity may fade

Some vaccines do not give lifetime immunity. Whooping Cough (Pertussis) is on the rise in the U.S., and is an example of what can happen when a person is immunized only as a child. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a one-time adult booster shot for Pertussis (given in combination with vaccines for tetanus and diphtheria).

 

2) Some adults were not completely vaccinated as children

Recommended catch-up vaccines:

  • Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) a single combined shot
  • Varicella (chickenpox)

 

 

3) Some vaccines did not exist

Two new vaccines became available in 2006:

  • Herpes Zoster (Shingles). For adults age 60 and older.
  • Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) the cause of cervical cancer, genital warts, and other disease. For woman 26 years old and below.

 

4) As you age, common infections are more likely to cause serious disease.

  • Adults 60 and older o Herpes Zoster Vaccine (Shingles). This prevents a painful reactivation of chickenpox.
  • Adults (especially ages 65 and older) o Influenza vaccine annually given in fall and winter. o Pneumonia vaccine given once. Prevents some forms of pneumonia.

 

Medicare covers some adult vaccinations and private insurance is improving as the importance to public health of adult vaccinations becomes better understood. The best way to be sure you are up to date with the recommended vaccines is to discuss your personal situation with your physician.

Written by Richard J. Wilbur, M.D. is Board Certified in Internal Medicine.

Please ask our staff if you have any questions regarding this subject matter or make an appointment for your vaccinations today! Thank you.

 

Happy Birthday!

Celebrating our Dr. Chiapone Ting on his birthday!  We wish him many happy returns and good health.

 

 

 

Flu Prevention

Join us at our Hallandale Beach office for an interesting health discussion on preventing and treating the flu. You wont want to miss it.

Bingo Is Back!

Join us at our Hollywood office this Thursday, September 21st for a fun game and great prizes.  

See ya there!

 

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