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…
IRMC Physician Group is excited to announce that family practitioner Michael Dziagwa, CRNP has moved to a new location in Indiana, PA, effective Monday, June 4, 2018. Michael will no longer see patients in Carrolltown, PA. The new location is: The Overlook Building 879 Hospital Road Indiana, PA 15701 To schedule an appointment, please call:…
It’s always important to protect your skin from the sun. If you are taking a walk on your lunch break, spending your Saturday at the ball field, lounging by the pool, cutting the grass, or spending any amount of time in the sun, this applies to you! Any time you are out in the sun…
This summer take the time to enjoy, kick-back, throw the ball around and fire up the barbecue. Worrying about your health can make life difficult to enjoy, so make sure that this summer, and every season, you are working to help prevent and lower your risk for disease and doing what is needed to stay…
“I need a base tan before vacation.” “I only tan a few times during the winter.” Either way, tanning beds can damage your skin and have lasting effects, regardless of how frequent or infrequent. Think that if you have a nice base tan or you don’t burn that you’re safe? Think about that again! Tanning…
Is your pet part of your family? Some people don’t realize how much a pet can become an integral part of their everyday lives. That’s why it is important that you make sure that your pet’s health is well cared for too. Keeping your pet healthy inadvertently keeps you healthy as well—owning a pet is…
Looking for glowing, dewy skin this spring? You will not find this product at a cosmetic store or the skincare aisle. It’s nothing exotic or hard to find, look no further than the produce section at your local grocery store or your garden! Carrots! Carrots are known to promote good vision, but they are great…
We’ve all been on the fence wondering if we should call the doctor or not. Many common accidents and illnesses may not require a visit to the doctor or hospital. However, if you experience unusual symptoms that come on suddenly, last more than a few days, or are more severe than you would expect for…
Your elbow is consistently giving you pains and someone suggests that you might have “tennis elbow.” But wait, you don’t play tennis, so how is that possible? Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition of the elbow caused by overuse. So, maybe tennis isn’t your sport, but overuse of the elbow from other…
By: Yousuf Qureshi, M.D., Dermatologist Taking care of the largest organ of your body – your skin! Your skin is your largest organ and is always exposed. The skin has many important functions including protecting internal organs and systems, regulating your body temperature and removing toxins. So why wouldn’t you want to know how to…
By: David Benhayon, MD, PhD, IRMC Physician Group Neuropsychiatric Associates Human beings are creatures of habit, and many of these habits are biologically programmed into our brains. Most everything we do is in response to the environment around us, and though we rarely stop to consider this, one of the major ways in which we are…
From a major car accident to working a desk job all day to simply turning your head too quickly when someone calls your name—the truth is, neck discomfort can happen at any time. Are you one of those suffering? What’s your “pain in the neck?” Here’s how you can find relief. What is happening? The first step…
