Celiac disease (CD) is an intolerance of gluten, the protein composite present in certain grains, notably wheat. It causes intestinal damage that can lead to symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to severe malnourishment. Though it was once considered rare, new data suggest that CD may, in fact, affect three million men, women and children in […]
Designed by health experts and built with the most up-to-date data, BathroomMap is there for you when you are in need of a restroom away from home. Get access to our comprehensive list of toilet locations available wherever you are. Bathrooms are rated by our team, shown on an interactive map, and sorted by distance. […]
Our use of proven equipment and sterilization procedures provides patients the highest level of confidence. You may have seen news reports this spring about a number of hospital patients in California who were infected with a powerful bacterium between October 2014 and January 2015. As many as 179 patients may have been exposed to Carbapenem-Resistant […]
Basic podiatric care is an important but often overlooked component of overall good health and a matter of necessity for people with diabetes. In January 2015, Dr. Robert C. Parajon joined Premier Medical Group, adding podiatric medicine to our list of specialties. “Podiatry is part of the big picture of comprehensive medical care,” says Dr. […]
With the official opening of Premier Women’s Center for Continence & Sexual Health, women in the Hudson Valley have a dedicated medical practice specifically charged with addressing sensitive health issues in a compassionate and caring environment. The center’s providers offer a full range of treatment options in one comfortable, patient-centric facility. The center actually began […]
It’s grilling season. Proper handling and preparation of food are important to prevent and avoid foodborne illnesses (food poisoning). Before you fire up the grill for summertime cookouts, picnics, and holiday celebrations, here is important information about foodborne illness. What is foodborne illness? Foodborne illness is sometimes called “food poisoning.” Each year, one in six […]