If you follow the local news, then you’ll already know that the buzz is all about IRMC Physician Group general surgeons’ capability to perform robotic surgeries. So, what exactly is a “robotic surgery?” Simply put, it is a minimally invasive surgery that is assisted by a robot. It requires just a few small incisions. How…
Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States affecting more than 50 million people. Back acne is caused by the body producing excess oil due to rising hormone levels in the blood and dead skin cells that do not shed properly on the back. You can reduce back acne breakouts by: Wearing…
Morning sickness affects more than half of pregnant women due to elevated estrogen levels, low blood sugar, and a heightened sense of smell. Follow the tips below to minimize the symptoms of morning sickness. Receive plenty of sleep Get out of bed slowly Avoid eating fatty and/or spicy foods, as well as caffeine Eat smaller…
IRMC Physician Group will hold open interviews for licensed practical nurses and medical assistants! When: Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Location: IRMC Administrative Annex, 640 Kolter Drive, Indiana, Pa. 15701 Please bring resume and complete online application at: http://www.indianarmc.org/careers/current-opportunities/ (General…
Sunscreen keeps your skin safe from the sun and lowers the chance of getting pre-cancerous skin lesions, tumors, and melanoma. Follow the suggestions below to keep you and your loved ones safe from the sun. Apply sunscreen around every TWO hours Use sunscreens between SPF 15 to 150 Reapply more frequently after sweating or swimming…
All IRMC Physician Group offices will be closed TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2017, to observe Independence Day and will reopen WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2017. From all of us at IPG, have a happy and safe Fourth of July!
Approximately one quarter of the United States is suffering from vitamin D deficiency from too much time spent indoors and poor diet. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin made when skin is exposed to sunlight. The vitamin helps maintain calcium metabolism, muscle health, the immune system, cell growth, heart health, and regulates blood pressure. You…
A Harvard Medical School graduate is bringing his passion, expertise, and abilities to Indiana Regional Medical Center Physician Group. Dr. Yousuf Qureshi, 30, of Manhasset, N.Y., is a board-certified dermatologist who followed in his mother’s footsteps to become a physician. “Growing up, she was always someone I looked up to,” Qureshi said. His mother, a…
Sciatica is an underlying medical condition that can originate from lumbar herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, or spinal stenosis. Sciatica usually begins with leg pain in the lower back that travels through the buttocks toward the sciatic nerve in the legs. Common sciatica symptoms include: Constant leg pain in one side of the buttock…
IRMC Physician Group is accepting applications for: Certified Medical Assistants Licensed Practical Nurses Secretary Positions Call Center Representatives We have several full-time positions available, which include health benefits and competitive pay! If you’re interested, please apply online at http://irmcdocs.org/job-opportunities/.
IRMC Physician Group is now offering lab testing at Patton Family Medical Center in Carrolltown, Pa. Hours: Monday – Thursday: 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Walk-ins accepted! Call 888-452-IRMC (4762) or 814-344-9234 to schedule an appointment.
Dieters who use diet journals and track their food intake typically lose the more weight and maintain a healthy weight for a longer time period than those who don’t. Typically, dieting and maintaining a food journal is not always easy. Although packaged foods are easy to read and list, diet journals become more difficult to…
