At Premier Medical Group, we want to help increase public awareness about celiac disease so individuals can understand the symptoms and access the support they need to live healthier lives. In this article, we’ll share information about the symptoms of celiac disease, what foods to avoid and strategies for coping with the disease. What is […]
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with over 5 million Americans diagnosed with skin cancer each year. In fact, 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. It is estimated that nearly 9,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. People of all […]
The warmer months are a peak period for Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections. By the time you read this, the blacklegged tick that carries Lyme disease and other infections will already be active in the northeast. The risk of Lyme disease—diagnosed in over 476,000 new patients every year in the U.S.—demands attention, especially in […]
It’s the sixth most common cancer diagnosed in the U.S. (the fourth most common for men), and while the number of cases has been rising, cure-rates are very good when the disease is diagnosed early. The most important thing to know about bladder cancer is that smoking tobacco is the greatest risk factor for developing […]
Congrats! You have made it to age 45, just in time to start colorectal screening! Having a “Wait, What!” reaction to that statement is not unusual. However, official guidelines on this issue were published in 2021 and the American Cancer Society, the American College of Gastroenterology, and the US Preventative Services Task Force are among […]
For patients with diabetes, routine diabetic foot care is very important to prevent serious problems in the future. Premier Medical Group Podiatrist Dr. F. Gabrielle Summers discusses the importance of diabetic foot care in the video below: