As spring heats up, it’s a peak time for young athletes in Fresno County to get back onto the fields or area trails. Whether a teen is playing baseball or a long-distance runner on a cross-country team, a sports physical is essential. Before anyone on a middle...
Childhood illnesses are part of parenting, but they're always stressful. Your usually lively child is coughing, vomiting, lacking energy, or irritable. You’re doing everything possible to manage the symptoms and help your child recover, but when it’s a virus, you can...
The pandemic brought about many changes, but a few proved beneficial for many. Telehealth visits are one of the best benefits. It takes the benefits of a home doctor visit, but makes it virtual. You don’t go to a germ-filled waiting room where you’re exposed to sick...
Slip and fall accidents, car crashes, dropping heavy items on your foot, tripping over a pet in a dark hallway–these are all situations that can cause a bone break. The pain from a bone fracture is unbearable, and it’s not something you should power through. Going to...
Influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases across California are at high to very high levels. COVID-19 levels are low, but there are still positive cases throughout the state. When your child is sick, it’s important to know what to do. With high rates of...
Winter heating systems dry out the skin, which is understandably irritating. However, that’s not the only reason for winter skin irritation. Five of the most common skin conditions are: Acne vulgaris – Acne caused by bacteria, clogged follicles, excess oil production,...
We’ve all been there. You’re walking and slip on ice, hitting your head in the fall. You’re walking to the bathroom at night and misjudge the door. Your baby swings forward and headbutts you. You’re in a car crash and hit your head on the headrest. Most minor head...
Most sprains occur when a joint extends beyond its normal range of motion. You’re hiking and slip on mud. You catch your fall with your wrist, but your wrist snaps backward. That’s one of the most common sprains we see, and it’s one that many people feel they need to...
Over 11 million Californians live in areas with shortages of primary care physicians (PCPs). California regulations mandate that a person's urgent medical needs be seen within 48 hours and that routine care with a PCP be provided within 10 business days. Yet, doctor...
Over 2.2 million sexually transmitted infections (STIs) were diagnosed in 2024. It's a 13% increase from 2014. Of those STIs, chlamydia is the most common, followed by gonorrhea and syphilis. These are just a small number of STIs and sexually transmitted diseases...