With numerous image scanning options available, people generally make assumptions about each individual imaging technology based on attributes from the collective group. These assumptions gradually become common myths and misconceptions, which may create fear and hesitation around

Which is better? The carrot or the stick? Is it better to criticize someone or to try to help build them up? When working with people of any age, we always want to be positive. Here’s a couple

Heartburn, also known in the medical world as “gastroesophageal reflux” or “GERD,” is caused by irritation of the esophagus due to stomach acid.  Most commonly this leads to a burning discomfort in your upper abdomen below your breastbone

Nova Ukraine What it does: Nova Ukraine has several humanitarian efforts, including Heart2Heart, which assembles and delivers aid packages to Ukraine. How you can help: You can donate clothes, shoes, household supplies, personal hygiene products, baby food (with

Breast cancer awareness is an incredibly important topic of discussion in both men’s and women’s health. While breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women,there is good news in that death rates have fallen by about

To help simplify travel and attend public events requiring proof of COVID vaccination, here are some ways to carry them with you digitally.   Fortunately, some states like California, Utah, Washington, and New York offer “SMART Health Cards.”  These

This Valentine’s month, join us at The Village Doctor in focusing attention on all things heart-related with American Heart Month.  American Heart Month focuses on women’s heart health in particular, as coronary heart disease is the leading cause

There are two main types of COVID-19 tests. Most of us know or have done a molecular tests, such as PCR tests. This test detects the tiniest bits of genetic code specific to SARS-CoV-2.   Molecular tests such as

If 2021 included any changes to the information we have on file for your family, please be sure to let us know.  We need to know about updated insurance coverage, addresses, phone numbers, or email addresses. Remember, that

Just in time for the holidays, the first known cases of Omicron variant appeared in the bay area in early December and we already find ourselves in the midst of an explosion of cases over the last few