A Pediatrician’s Prescription for Flu Prevention

A Pediatrician’s Prescription for Flu Prevention

Mar 13, 2024 | Children's Health

The flu season often aligns with the school year, with cases declining after winter break and then flu activity typically ending after spring break.  In a recent Medical Monday segment on WJDX, Robert Besinger, MD, St. Dominic’s pediatrician, shared his...
What You Should Know About the Signs of Colorectal Cancer

What You Should Know About the Signs of Colorectal Cancer

Mar 12, 2024 | Cancer

Each year, thousands of Americans are diagnosed with either colon cancer or rectal cancer, which are collectively known as “colorectal cancer.” Because these cancers are most effectively treated in early stages, it’s important to know the signs of colorectal cancer....
With Colorectal Cancer Screenings, 45 is the New 50

With Colorectal Cancer Screenings, 45 is the New 50

Mar 9, 2024 | Cancer

The older you get, the more necessary screenings are for certain health conditions. In 2018, the American Cancer Society lowered recommendations for colorectal cancer screenings from 50 years old to 45 — meaning the work of prevention starts a little earlier. The...