Colorectal cancer screening can save lives by catching cancer early. Let’s explore why it’s important, who should get screened, and the different screening methods. Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or rectum, usually from polyps. Screening helps find these polyps before they turn into cancer. Who Should Get Screened: Most people should start screening around […]
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Category: Internal Medicine
December 26, 2023
Dr. Brandon Morris Discusses Medication Safety on WATE Living East Tennessee
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October 9, 2023
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a good time to check with your primary care physician to see if you are a candidate for screening. Perhaps you are wondering, “How do I know if I am a candidate?” There are many societies that help physicians determine when our patients are ready for screening. Factors […]
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August 28, 2023
Immunization Awareness Month
August is national immunization awareness month. The CDC recognizes national immunization awareness month specifically in August to highlight the importance of routine vaccinations for all people. Healthy people 2030 focuses on preventing infectious diseases by increasing vaccination rates. There are various vaccines depending on the age group for instance infants and children’s usually get the […]
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June 20, 2023
Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
June is Migraine and Headache awareness month. It is no wonder that we need a whole month for awareness. It is thought that 12% of adults suffer from migraines. While many with migraines do not have life altering symptoms, there is certainly at best a temporary limitation that comes with even infrequent migraines. Why do […]
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February 7, 2023
American Heart Month
February is designated American Heart Month to raise awareness of heart disease. Why it is important to protect your heart? Your heart beats over 100,000 times per day. Your heart pumps about 1.5 gallons of blood every minute. Over the course of a day, that adds up to over 2,000 gallons. The adult heart is […]
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November 1, 2022
Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a common disorder that has a significant impact on quality of life. Its prevalence increases with age, with the vast majority occurring in older adults. Age related hearing loss, or presbycusis, is a common cause. Hearing loss is associated with higher rates of depression and dementia, resulting in decreased quality of life. […]
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October 3, 2022
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
As this year passes by quickly, it is hard to believe it is already October. As many of you may be aware, October is breast cancer awareness month. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women, but it is very diagnosable and treatable. Over the years, there has been significant improvement in […]
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August 11, 2022
Weight Loss
Weight loss journeys look different to everyone- perhaps it’s a total overhaul on lifestyle, or small changes that help you reach your goal. I wanted to take this time to open the conversation about weight loss, and healthy lifestyle changes. Many people find themselves initially motivated, but then lose steam with family gatherings, vacation, celebrations, […]
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July 19, 2022
The Latest on Covid-19 Pandemic in the US as of July 1, 2022
2022 has been a significant year for Covid illness thus far. 2021 proved deadly with spread of the delta variant of Covid. At the start of last winter, new mutations of the virus became more prevalent and were given the name Omicron. December 2021 and January 2022 had high numbers of cases. Fortunately, severity of […]
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