Please welcome IRMC Physician Group dermatologist, Yousuf Qureshi, M.D. Dr. Yousuf Qureshi is a board-certified dermatologist from Manhasset, N.Y., who received his bachelor’s degree in human biology from Brown University in Providence, R.I., and earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in Boston, Mass. After graduating from Harvard Medical School, he completed an internal…
Sclerotherapy is a procedure performed by a vascular surgeon to treat spider veins and varicose veins. A vascular surgeon performing sclerotherapy utilizes a small needle to inject a salt solution into the visibly affected veins. After the solution is injected, the treated veins turn into scar tissue, which make the affected veins less visible. During…
Diabetics are at higher risk of developing foot complications due to prolonged periods of high blood sugar, which can come in the form of diabetic neuropathy or peripheral arterial disease. For healthy feet, follow the 10 foot-health tips below. Examine your feet daily for any changes or injuries. Wash your feet daily to keep them…
IRMC Physician Group would like to introduce board-certified internal medicine physician, Lisa Kwisnek-LaMantia, D.O. Dr. Lisa Kwisnek-LaMantia is a board-certified internal medicine physician from Clarksburg, Pa., who received her Bachelor of Science degree from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va., and earned her doctorate of osteopathic medicine from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in…
Exercise is vital to living a long and healthy life, but several exercise errors can stymie progress. To create an effective workout regimen, avoid the seven exercise errors listed below. Avoid not keeping a workout journal/log. Keeping a workout journal tracks progress and the correct time to move to a more difficult workout level. Also,…
IRMC Physician Group will attend the first Renda Broadcasting Regional Health and Wellness Expo! When: Saturday, May 20, 2017 Where: Indiana Mall Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. No admission! The expo’s purpose is to promote health awareness by offering health screenings, motivating participants to make positive health changes, and to raise awareness for local,…
IRMC Physician Group chiropractor, Dr. Kolby Mumau, is offering free chiropractic assessments. A chiropractic assessment consist of: A brief overview of the musculoskeletal condition An assessment of the body part in pain A diagnosis determining if further chiropractic treatment is needed Assessments will be performed in Dr. Mumau’s office at the Human Motion Institute, 120 IRMC Drive,…
IRMC Physician Group would like to introduce chiropractor, Kolby Mumau, D.C. Dr. Kolby Mumau is a board-certified chiropractor from Punxsutawney, Pa., who received his master’s in applied clinical nutrition and doctor of chiropractic degree from New York Chiropractic College in Seneca Falls, N.Y. After receiving his chiropractic degree, Dr. Mumau completed an honors program student…
Robot technology is helping Indiana Regional Medical Center Physician Group (IPG) OB-GYNs perform quicker, safer, and more effective operating room procedures. With assistance from Cooper Surgical’s ALLY Uterine Positioning System (UPS), IPG OB-GYNs, Dr. Joseph Meyn, 43, of Grove City, Pa., and Dr. Lindsey Penezic, 32, of Indiana, Pa., are able to perform more laparoscopies…
Patients can now go online to schedule an appointment with IRMC Physician Group Social Services! If you’re in need of assistance, schedule an appointment with a social worker by clicking on the Appointment tab!
A University of Georgia study recommends stair walking as a substitute for caffeine. After an insufficient amount of sleep, people typically turn to caffeinated beverages, but a study suggests that a 10-minute walk up and down the stairs might be more beneficial. The study used participants who consistently received less than 6.5 hours of sleep…
Inactivity can lead to multiple health risks, which is why daily activity is vital for a healthy life. “Regardless of age, don’t be a sitting duck,” IRMC Physician Group physiatrist, Dr. Lanvin Taylor, said. “As a society, we went from being very active and needing to be active, to being scrunched over at a desk.”…
