Spreading Awareness about Lung Cancer Prevention and Treatment
By Denise Barajas, MD, FACS, Medical Director, Center for Cancer Care and Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital August 1 is World Lung Cancer Day, highlighting the prevalence of this disease, its symptoms and risk factors and the efforts being made to prevent and successfully treat this harmful health condition. Lung Cancer is a major health issue across […]
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Protect Yourself from the Most Common Cancer
By Denise Barajas, MD, FACS, Medical Director, Center for Cancer Care and Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital July is Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Awareness Month, reminding all of us that UV exposure is a major, preventable cause of cancer. UV rays from the sun and artificial sources like tanning beds and nail lamps are responsible for most skin […]
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National Cancer Survivors Day Highlights Importance of Ongoing Support
By Denise Barajas, MD, FACS, Medical Director, Center for Cancer Care and Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital National Cancer Survivors Day is Sunday, June 7. It takes more than just one day to adequately honor and support these courageous individuals, but this is a special opportunity to pause and recognize the strength of those who have faced […]
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Top Five Health Screenings for Men
Getting screening tests done early is one of the most important things a man can do for his health. Screenings find diseases early, before you have symptoms, when they’re easier to treat. With early detection, outcomes are much more successful. There are many tests, but here are the top five (not based on age or risk factors). Prostate Cancer – Prostate cancer is the […]
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Summertime Exercise: Backyard (Mini) Bootcamp
Summer is around the corner and you may want to lose that winter layer or just improve your overall fitness. However, getting back into a workout routine can be tough with the kids out of school and a hectic summer schedule. We’re here to help. We’ve got a workout you can do right in your own backyard or at a […]
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Prenatal Care and Testing
Every mother-to-be needs prenatal care. Prenatal care is the regular healthcare women receive during pregnancy from your doctor, midwife, or other healthcare professional. Prenatal care should begin as early as possible ideally even before you become pregnant – this is sometimes called a preconception visit. During your first visit, your provider will answer questions you may have regarding your pregnancy, […]
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Nutrition during Pregnancy
Eating a healthful diet and staying active during your pregnancy will not only benefit your growing baby, but it can also help you look and feel better. It can even help your labor and delivery go smoother, and make it easier to get back into shape. Eating Well for You and Your Baby Eating a variety of nutritious foods can […]
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Warning Signs of Depression
It’s normal to experience periods of sadness, especially after a challenging event such as losing a loved one, job loss, or a traumatic injury or diagnosis. Occasionally feeling down is to be expected, but when sad feelings don’t pass with time or start to impact many areas of your life, these could be signs of depression. It can be difficult […]
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Raising Awareness about Health Disparities in Cancer
By Denise Barajas, MD, FACS, Medical Director, Center for Cancer Care and Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital April is National Minority Cancer Awareness Month, dedicated to highlighting the disproportionate impact of cancer on racial and ethnic minority communities. It is a time to promote cancer screenings while focusing on health disparities driven by limited access to care […]
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Tips for Easing Back into Working Out
The days are getting longer, the sun is feeling warmer, and suddenly you realize bathing suit weather is right around the corner, but you haven’t been working out! If you are like most people, you break out your running shoes and jump right into an intense workout. Then, about a week later, you are injured and have to stop. Instead […]
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