Stroke awareness is incredibly important for adults in the US. And while many people consider strokes something that can only affect people later in life, the truth is that simply is not the case. Strokes occur as a result of a clot that prevents blood from reaching the brain or when a blood vessel in […]
Receiving feedback and knowing what you’re doing well (and what areas can be improved) is important in any field, but it becomes even more paramount in the world of medicine. The healthcare providers here at Abraham Family Medicine know that our patients depend on us and the family medicine services we provide can have a […]
Kidney health is an extremely important aspect of overall health and wellness. Among our most vital organs, the kidneys are responsible for many things that keep our bodies healthy and functioning as they should, like regulating fluid levels and filtering toxins out of the bloodstream. In honor of the upcoming National Kidney Month, the healthcare […]
We all know that heart disease is incredibly common, and that it is the leading cause of death for adults in the US. But there’s also a lot about the condition that many people don’t know, or at least don’t fully understand. Heart disease is complex and can affect different people in different ways. That’s […]
The holidays are here and we hope everyone is having a festive and relaxing season. There is so much to love about the holidays, and also so much to be thankful for. So in the spirit of the season, the healthcare providers here at Abraham Family Medicine thought now would be a great time to […]
Lung cancer is a prevalent and incredibly serious health condition for adults in the US to monitor. While it is commonly associated with smoking, you don’t have to be a smoker to develop lung cancer. Lung cancer risk is higher than many people realize. We say this not to scare our readers, but to reinforce […]
While it is commonly associated with people later in life, there is profound benefit for people of all ages to understand and identify the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, can develop as a result of many factors including age, genetics, environment, and current mental and physical health. For […]
When searching for a new family medicine doctor or medical practice, it can be hard to sift through all of your options. But there are fewer better barometers for the kind of care and experience you can expect than what patients have to say about their practice. We’ve received so many incredible medical testimonials from […]
Part of our medical philosophy here at Abraham Family Medicine is that it is incredibly helpful for people to be as knowledgeable about their health and common medical conditions as possible. It can pay massive dividends for people to have a basic understanding of their risk factors in order to seek treatment as quickly as […]
The summer season is in full swing and we hope everyone is making the most of their time in the sun this year. The combination of spending more time outdoors and the longer, hotter summer weather means now is the time to take sun protection most seriously. August is Summer Sun Safety Month in the […]
