Stroke Demographics: Who Is Most at Risk and Why?

Stroke Demographics: Who Is Most at Risk and Why?

Apr 21, 2023 | Neuroscience

Several factors increase a person’s risk of having a stroke, and age is the biggest.   Stroke risk increases as a person gets older, but strokes can – and do occur at any age, including children.   Ashok Reddy Polu, MD, vascular neurologist and neurohospitalist with...
Beyond Age: Stroke Risk and TIAs in Younger People

Beyond Age: Stroke Risk and TIAs in Younger People

Apr 21, 2023 | Neuroscience

While strokes are most commonly associated with older people, it’s a misconception that they only happen to the elderly.   Data shows that more younger individuals are at risk of experiencing strokes or transient ischemic attacks (TIA), also known as “mini-strokes” ...
The Basics of Head and Neck Cancer

The Basics of Head and Neck Cancer

Mar 27, 2023 | Cancer

There are many different types of cancers, and most of them are straightforward in their names: Lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, skin cancer, etc. But, head and neck cancer can be confusing because of how broad it seems. Defining Head and Neck Cancer When oncologists...
Paige Guillory, MD, FAAP

Paige Guillory, MD, FAAP

Mar 1, 2023 | Team Member Spotlights

Every day, our doctors go above and beyond to help our communities heal. On March 30, we celebrate Doctors’ Day, expressing our appreciation to those who care for us and guide us to maintain a healthy lifestyle all year. Paige Guillory, MD, FAAP, pediatrician...