A chronic illness requires regular care to protect your health - but patients may also need support for the emotional toll. Your primary care provider can help! Dr. Cecilia Dowsing-Adams, a primary care provider at Regional One Health, explains how she helps monitor and treat anxiety, stress, and other emotional health challenges caused by chronic [...]
The food you eat has an impact on your health, and a busy schedule can make it hard to make healthy choices. Merkita Lester, a family nurse practitioner at Regional One Health, has advice for avoiding ultra-processed foods that can contribute to poor health. She says even small changes can make a big difference in [...]
Self-care isn't a luxury, it's a necessity for improving your health, managing chronic conditions, and avoiding serious illnesses. Family Nurse Practitioner Merkita Lester helps patients with self-care by counseling them on quality sleep, diet and exercise, emotional wellness and more. Your primary care provider can help you get your self-care routine on the right [...]
Dr. Anna Yang, a primary care physician at Primary Care Specialists, says it's important to mention skin concerns to your provider - not just so you can look better, but so you can feel better! Skin concerns can signal a nutritional deficit, an underlying illness, or problems with sleep and stress. Your physician can help [...]
Dr. Chantay Smartt, who sees patients for both primary care and medical emergencies, said it's important to know the signs of a life-threatening allergic reaction. If a patient experiences hives, wheezing and difficulty breathing after being exposed to allergens like insect bites, foods or medications, call 911 immediately. Patients with severe allergies should always discuss [...]
Gastrointestinal distress can make life miserable - but for most patients, dietary changes and other healthy habits can help. A primary care physician like Dr. Madiha Haji at Primary Care Specialists is often the first stop for patients with abdominal pain, bloating and other symptoms. She can rule out serious illness and help patients feel [...]
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time set aside to encourage everyone to learn about their risk factors and access the screening they need. The American Cancer Society now recommends that average-risk patients have their first colonoscopy at age 45 to help prevent and detect colon cancer. At Regional One Health, we can help [...]
Regional One Health is now offering curbside pharmacy services at our Outpatient Center, East Campus, Primary Care Specialists and South Third Primary Care pharmacies. Patients can get their medications without leaving their vehicle, giving them a safe and convenient option during COVID-19 and in the future. Our Outpatient Pharmacy strives to remove any barrier [...]
Getting healthy is a common New Year's Resolution, but it involves more than exercising and eating better. You should start your journey to improved health with a checkup from your primary care provider. They can identify the specific things you need to improve, schedule preventative screenings and help you set goals for a lifetime [...]
It’s the rare person who knows what they want to do with their life at 5 years old, but for Cecilia Dowsing-Adams, MD, that’s when she knew she wanted to be the sort of doctor who cares for every generation of the family, from newborn babies to senior citizens. Dr. Dowsing-Adams is realizing that [...]