I’m grateful to be living during a time when we know how damaging the sun’s rays can be. My mother has told me stories of how when she was a…
Sarah BishopJuly 29, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended many things in our lives, including elective medical procedures. Many people are putting off these procedures, which has caused a troubling decline in cancer screenings,…
Dr. Nuria Lopez-PajaresMarch 29, 2021
When it comes to detecting and preventing colorectal cancer, the colonoscopy is the gold standard: it’s the most effective tool we have to catch colorectal cancer early, when it’s most…
Dr. Victor Caraballo, MDMarch 24, 2021
If you ever mention a colonoscopy, there’s a good chance someone will make a comment about it being on par with doing your taxes or getting a root canal. And…
Dr. Victor Caraballo, MDMarch 23, 2021
Independence Blue Cross Medical Director, Reetika Kumar, MD, FACP, weighs in on the newly authorized COVID-19 vaccine, the importance of getting vaccinated when it’s your turn, and how important it…
Dr. Reetika KumarFebruary 8, 2021
It seems like cancer affects all of us, whether we’ve battled it ourselves or know someone who has. Even though experts predict that cancer deaths will continue to rise, it’s…
Dr. Heidi J. SyropoulosFebruary 4, 2021
As I reflect on the past three years of my life, if I were to sum things up in one word, it would be: grateful. Incredibly grateful. My journey has…
Amy GalloOctober 19, 2020
While it may seem like we’ve just packed away our summer clothes, preparations for the 2020-2021 influenza (flu) season are already underway. This year, the flu vaccine is especially important…
Dr. Ellen RiccobeneSeptember 23, 2020
Even under “normal” circumstances, it can be challenging to keep up with recommended preventive care for you and your family. That includes: Annual visits to your primary care doctor for…
Dr. Heidi J. SyropoulosJuly 23, 2020
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