Blog Archive

Urinary Incontinence Feb 13th, 2023

Bladder control problems affect the way a person holds or releases urine. A person has urinary incontinence (UI) when urine leaks accidentally. Talk with a provider about bladder control problems right away. Read more at: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/urologic-diseases/bladder-control-problems

Visceral Fat and your overall wellness Jan 11th, 2023

CDC noted that being overweight is a major risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes. But the inch you can pinch (subcutaneous) isn’t the most troubling kind of fat. Hidden layers of fat around organs (visceral) are thought to drive up the risk for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Normal-weight people...

Stay safe! Aug 29th, 2021

Plenty of reasons to get tested Regardless of vaccination availability and total number of COVID-19 cases, people who exhibit symptoms consistent with novel coronavirus infection — cough, fever, congestion, fatigue, headache, loss of sense of smell, to name a few — should continue to get tested. The same is true...

Re-Opening safely with Covid-19 Testing Mar 17th, 2021

As we continue to struggle thru the COVID-19 pandemic, smart businesses will pivot to stay alive.  Downtown Medical Group has a good understanding of the acceptable tests required for your needs as we had been on the forefront of COVID-19 testing from the beginning.  We can help guide you and...

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine Dec 23rd, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...

COVID Testing and Travels Nov 18th, 2020

Any type of travel will have a risk associated with the spread of COVID-19 virus.  Sometimes there are circumstances where you have to travel.  Here is what we recommend: If You Travel During your trip, take steps to protect yourself and others from COVID-19: Wear a mask to keep your nose and mouth covered...

Who Should Get Vaccinated for HPV? Sep 16th, 2020

From the flu to tetanus to whooping cough, there are a lot of diseases to get vaccinated for. Immunizations are an important part of keeping you healthy, and it’s important to get the recommended doses at the recommended times.  One vaccine in particular, the HPV vaccine, can protect you from...

How You Can Benefit From Annual Wellness Exams Aug 26th, 2020

If you generally feel pretty healthy, there’s no need to see your doctor, right?  Actually, that common misconception is a big problem regarding health and wellness in the United States. Subscribing to the idea that you never need to see a doctor unless you’re sick can allow health issues to...

Immunizations and Boosters Every Adult Should Have Mar 2nd, 2020

Getting vaccines as a child or teenager is the norm. However, many adults don’t know they need certain immunizations and boosters as well. This guide from Downtown Medical Group can help you determine if you’re up to date on your vaccinations.  Vaccines every adult should have Influenza The flu vaccine...

Should I Be Tested for STDs? Feb 1st, 2020

If you’re sexually active, you’re putting yourself at risk for contracting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). There are many types of STDs, and many of them don’t show symptoms. So it’s possible to have an infection and not know it. Fortunately, getting an STD screening is easier and faster than ever....

What are the Benefits of Having an EKG? Jan 10th, 2020

A quick and pain-free heart test could let you know if you have heart problems. Called an electrocardiogram, this test can catch early signs of heart disease, pinpoint heart abnormalities, and help doctors determine how to treat any problems detected. In this blog, the doctors at Downtown Medical Group describe...

How to Stay Healthy While Traveling Abroad Dec 9th, 2019

In 1990, when just 4% of people in the United States held valid passports, few Americans knew firsthand just how intriguing, energizing, and transformative international travel could be.  Fast forward three short decades, and more Americans are crossing borders than ever before — today, over 40% of U.S. citizens carry...

How to Prevent Prediabetes from Turning into Full-blown Diabetes Oct 29th, 2019

You may already know that diabetes ranks as one of the most common chronic illnesses in the United States, but did you know that as many as nine in ten diabetes cases are preventable? That’s right: Type 2 diabetes, which accounts for up to 95% of all diabetes diagnoses, can...