Men have plenty of reasons for not going to the doctor: they don’t have a doctor, they don’t have time, money or insurance, they’re scared something might be wrong, or they’re scared they’ll feel uncomfortable with the exam or questions being asked. Whatever the reason is, we know that men often go up to 2 years without seeing a primary…
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LGBTQ+ individuals have higher suicide rates, higher substance abuse rates as well as higher chances of depression, anxiety and other mental illness than any other single group of people. As much as 30% of the LGBTQ+ community has substance abuse struggles, compared to 9% of the general population. May is mental health awareness month, and with Pride month just a…
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Colo-rectal Cancer Awareness month is coming up. Looking at you March. And while it isn’t the most pleasant thing to talk about, no one really likes to talk about poop, let’s admit it, it is extremely important! Colo-rectal cancer is sometimes called the “silent killer” because it can be difficult to detect, especially if you don’t know symptoms to look…
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With Louisville’s biggest weekend of the year just a few days away, the Hepatitis A outbreak sweeping through Jefferson County and the surrounding areas has many concerned. While Hep A is usually seen in a handful of people every year, the numbers this year are far higher than normal. Hep A is different than Hepatitis B and C in…
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A stroke is when a blood vessel that leads to the brain either is blocked by a blood clot or the vessel bursts. This means that the brain is not able to get the oxygen it needs in order to function. Many people don’t realize that anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age. The best way to prevent long…
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When you are sick or injured it is natural to want to rush to the emergency room, but if it isn’t an emergency, this can mean high wait times, high medical bills and high frustration. Before you head to the emergency room, it is important to make sure that what you are experiencing is in fact an emergency. If it…