As we age, certain ocular conditions become more common, including presbyopia (the need for reading glasses), floaters (degenerative changes in the vitreous gel), cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Often these disorders cause a change in vision but some may be asymptomatic; therefore, it is important to have routine eye exams after age 40 years old,
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It feels like the theme of the past few newsletters has been the rapid passage of time. Crazy that it is October already. To really make me feel my gray hairs, we celebrated a number of “TVD Anniversaries” recently, and I’d like to give several members of #TeamTVD a shout out here: Dr. Sky Pittson,
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Once again, I am struck by the (rapid) passage of time. August? Really? At the end of this month, Dr. Maia Mossé will have been with The Village Doctor for a full year. And Dr. Milt McColl for two years. And, “wow”, Christie Warner, a full TEN years. Time does indeed fly, especially when you’re
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One of the most critical aspects of my role as a primary care physician is to educate and advocate for proactive and preventive care to maximize healthspan. Immunizations are a cornerstone of this. August, recognized as Immunization Awareness Month, provides an excellent opportunity to highlight the importance of vaccines in protecting not only individual
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Happy Fourth of July! 🎆🇺🇸🎇 As we approach the Fourth of July, we look forward to celebrating the 248th anniversary of the United States’ independence and reflect on the values that make our nation great. At The Village Doctor, we are especially proud to honor these values of democracy, freedom, diversity, equality, individuality, and opportunity,
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@Friends! Can you believe it is June already? 🙄 Yikes. May was a busy month, and despite the sunshine, TVD was reminded that COVID is still out there (luckily, we’re all recovered and feeling well now), so do continue to be that little bit cautious: wash your hands, open windows, big group events are better
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In the tapestry of life, loss and grief are inevitable, yet they serve as a reminder of the profound beauty and fragility of life. Six months have passed since the departure of my beloved mother. As I navigate through the labyrinth of emotions that accompany grief, I find solace in reflecting on the journey that
Whew. What a busy few weeks! First, a very rainy Woodside May Day parade 2024. A big shout out to #TeamTVD (big AND little!) for showing up, umbrellas in hand, to help us celebrate our 20 years. Also a shout out to Tyler McNiven, the bedazzled parade emcee for an extra special announcement for
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I’m feeling nostalgic. Twenty years ago “today” (April 6, 2024) The Village Doctor was incorporated in the State of California. This week I’ve thumbed through those documents, our original lease, draft copies of patient agreements, early financial spreadsheets, and perhaps best, old photos of the office when it was being built out, young Weiss kids
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As I noted in last month’s newsletter, The Village Doctor will celebrate its 20th birthday next month. To commemorate this milestone, we’ve developed a new logo for use this year, and no doubt you’ll start to see it in the footer of our email communications or perhaps even in our socials (check out our Instagram
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Obesity, a multifaceted health concern affecting millions globally, demands innovative solutions beyond conventional diet and exercise regimes. Amidst the array of medications and therapies, GLP-1 agonists, such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, emerge as a beacon of hope, offering a novel avenue for weight management in obese patients. Their efficacy, coupled with safety profiles, marks
Well, that was quite a storm. Thanks to the magic of a backup generator and a MiFi WiFi hotspot, I am able to sit here and type this. How dependent we’ve become on the internet, for sure, but light and heat are also nice things. Which brings me to my point: absent this recent reminder
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February is American Heart Month, and 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the American Heart Association. For those interested in the history of medicine, it’s worth taking a look at this article commemorating the work that has been done by the American Heart Association over the last century. Since June 10, 1924, when Dr. Paul
Happy and Healthy New Year! Wow. 2024. Double wow, The Village Doctor turns twenty years old in just a few months! Please watch this space for more information about how we plan to celebrate this milestone.Wow. Here’s to an amazing 2024… Eric Eric Weiss, MD, January, 2024 WHAT IS A NOSEBLEED? There are two main
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Happy Holidays, all! Amazing how quickly this year has flown by. And next year is likely to be even more of a time warp. Speaking of next year, did I mention that The Village Doctor turns TWENTY YEARS OLD this coming April. “Wow”, indeed. Keep an eye on this space for celebratory event details, not
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