Medical Treatments

May 17, 2021
Medical Procedures, Medical Treatments, Prevention and Wellness
Do You Need an Advance Health Care Directive?

If you’re young and healthy, chances are you probably haven’t given much thought to what would happen if you suffered a life-threatening injury or developed a serious illness. In the event...
January 28, 2021
Medical Treatments, Prevention and Wellness
The Difference Between Cold and Flu: Symptoms and Treatment

When researching the difference between cold and flu, you’ll quickly realize that these two illnesses overlap quite a bit. For the best ways to treat one versus the other, here is some...
March 3, 2020
Medical Treatments, Prevention and Wellness
Understanding the Difference Between GERD and Heartburn

After a large meal, do you ever get a burning sensation in your stomach or chest, or taste acid in your mouth? Many of us would chalk this unpleasant feeling up to acid reflux or heartburn. But...
March 3, 2020
Medical Treatments, Prevention and Wellness
Fevers in Children: When to Worry

Most children experience fevers, but in some cases, they can become serious or life threatening. Even if your child has had a fever in the past, seeing them spike a temperature can be scary....
January 14, 2020
Medical Treatments, Prevention and Wellness
What Is Myelopathy?

Many people have never heard of myelopathy. So, if you’ve been diagnosed with it, you might not even be sure what it is. But you’re certainly familiar with the symptoms. You know...
January 4, 2020
Medical Procedures, Medical Treatments, Prevention and Wellness
Benefits of Coordinated Care

Living with a chronic or complex health care condition may qualify you to participate in Central Valley Quality Care Network’s Care Coordination Program. Care coordination is a special...
November 25, 2019
Emergency and Urgent Care, Medical Treatments, Prevention and Wellness
What to Do After a Fall: The Right Steps to Take

Falls can happen to anyone. In the United States, as many as one in four adults over age 65 suffers from a fall each year. Even though many falls aren’t serious, others can cause real damage....
November 15, 2019
Medical Treatments, Prevention and Wellness
Colorectal Cancer Risk Factors and Prevention

What are the colorectal cancer risk factors, and what can you do to prevent them? As with many other cancers, there are elements of developing colorectal cancer that are still unknown, and there...