Health Notes

March 3, 2021

In the United States, there are more than 13,000 cases of cervical cancer every year. Most people don’t know that cervical cancer can be prevented. Dr. John McDonald, an OB/GYN at University Medical Center, talks about ways to help prevent cervical cancer Read More.

Dr. Robert Osburne is a practicing endocrinologist at University Medical Center, and you might wonder what kind of a doctor that is. Endocrinology is an important area of medicine that deals with disorders involving the endocrine system and is important for those with diabetes and thyroid disorders Read More.

The popularity of Yoga continues to grow in the United States. While the practice of Yoga is centuries old, the benefits to your physical and mental health are supported in many studies. Dr. Bob McKinney, assistant professor of Social Work and director of the Office of Case Management and Social Services at University Medical Center, is a certified Yoga instructor and firm believer that Yoga can improve our lives in a variety of ways Read More.

Now that COVID-19 vaccines are available, it’s important to understand more about them. Dr. Tom Wedia is chief medical officer of University Medical Center. He explains the different vaccines available, their safety and effectiveness, and what people can expect after vaccination Read More.