It’s almost Fall, and health officials are beginning their yearly push to convince everyone to get the latest version of the flu shot. You may be wondering, “is it really important to get the flu shot and is it worth the hassle?” Every doctor or nurse will tell you “yes,” but you might still have…
IRMC Physician Group is pleased to announce that we are expanding our service lines and would like to introduce Jonathan Scholl, M.D. Dr. Jonathan Scholl is a pain management specialist and a Pittsburgh, PA native, who received his undergraduate degree from Carnegie Mellon University, where he also completed a Masters of Science in Healthcare Policy…
If you want to be healthy, you don’t have time for the serious health consequences associated with being overweight. With a sharp rise in prevalence in recent years, obesity is perhaps the most talked about health condition in the United States… but why? More than a third of American adults are obese, and obesity contributes…
Taking your medications correctly can sometimes be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be! IRMC Physician Group has collaborated with a local pharmacy to help you. Medical Therapy Management or more commonly referred to as MTM is a free service offered to any IRMC Physician Group patient who qualifies. So, how does it work? MTM…
Not long ago, the idea of looking inside a joint with a tiny camera would have fallen in the realm of science fiction. Now, joint arthroscopy (also called knee and shoulder scopes) has become commonplace for diagnosing and treating many orthopedic problems. This is good news for many people who have painful and debilitating joint…
Walking down the makeup and personal care aisles at the grocery or department store can be an overwhelming experience due to the wide array of products all claiming multiple benefits. With recent reports warning of high chemical content in personal care products, consumers are wondering how to make healthy choices when it comes to makeup…
It’s been said that the groundwork to all happiness is health. In an honest evaluation of your lifestyle, are you: Eating well? Exercising daily? Sleeping 7-8 hours each night? Visiting your physician for routine check-ups? If you answered yes to most of these questions but still find yourself gaining weight, your thyroid may be to…
Are you seeing spots? The average person has between 10 and 40 moles, though the number can vary drastically. The number of moles that you have can change throughout your life, as new moles can develop and some may disappear as you age. You can develop moles almost anywhere on your body, including your scalp…
Permanent tattoos are created by injecting colored ink below the surface of the skin. While it is true that tattoos can be removed, usually through laser removal, it is expensive and painful. The laser removal may also not be able to completely remove the tattoo, so it’s important to think before you ink. What are…
If you are in, or approaching, menopause, you are part of a demographic that is nearly 50 million strong—and generally satisfied with life. A poll found the majority of postmenopausal women were happier and more fulfilled than when they were younger! Menopause Menopause marks the end of your childbearing years and begins when your ovaries…
The dangers of cigarettes and other tobacco products have had health professionals sending up smoke signals for years. Although smoking rates have declined, nearly 18 percent of people 18 and older in the U.S. still currently smoke, and nearly half a million Americans die every year from smoke-related disease. In fact, smoking is the leading…
Everyone feels moody or has “a case of the Mondays” occasionally, but when disruptions in thought or behavior cause someone to lose their ability to cope with normal functions and routines, they may be dealing with a much more serious problem than mere moodiness. Mental health is just as important to a person’s overall health…
