Without intensive early intervention, up to 30 percent of those with prediabetes will progress to type 2 diabetes within five years of their diagnosis. Diabetes is an all too common chronic disease. In 2012, 12.4 percent of the population over the age of 20 had diabetes. Incidence of the disease rises with age: by 2014, […]
Attend a free Men’s Health Seminar, presented by Dr. Jaspreet Singh, to learn the latest treatment options and causes of erectile dysfunction and stress urinary incontinence. Listen to patient stories, ask questions and find hope. Free Meet & Greet with Paul Sr. of the TV Show American Chopper! DATE: Wednesday, November 14 TIME: 6:00 p.m. LOCATION: […]
Join us for a Free Prostate Cancer Health Forum Please join us for a discussion about the latest challenges, successes, and questions that you are experiencing in your prostate cancer journey. DATE: Wednesday, November 14 TIME: 5:30 p.m. LOCATION: Premier Medical Group, 1 Columbia Street, Suite 390, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 To register, or for more […]
There are approximately 12 million cases of head lice infestation in the United States every year. There is no “season” for head lice, however it tends to peak as kids return to school in the fall and then again in January after the winter school break. Head lice favor all socioeconomic groups and make themselves […]
On August 28th, the Premier Cares Foundation presented Ann Armater, from the Foundation for Vassar Brothers Medical Center, with a check for $21,500. This donation will help support underinsured patients with serious urological and gastrointestinal diseases who are having trouble paying for their care at VBMC. To date, Premier Cares Foundation has donated $273, 500 […]
Premier Medical Group is Pleased to Announce That 2 New Physicians Have Joined Our Group. Dr. Sheeja Francis is a board certified Rheumatologist that specializes in state-of-the-art management of rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and many other musculoskeletal and autoimmune disorders. Dr. Francis will be seeing patients at Premier’s Newburgh (327 Fullerton Avenue) […]