During cold and flu season, it is not uncommon for people to schedule doctor’s appointments in hopes of procuring antibiotics at the first sign of sickness. What they may not be aware of is that not every sore throat or stuffy nose can be cured by antibiotics, and taking them when it’s not absolutely necessary […]
It is common knowledge that exercise is good for our health, and most of us struggle to find the time to fit workouts in our schedules. But when it comes to someone with type 2 diabetes, exercise becomes non-negotiable – or at least it should be! Those with type 2 diabetes should always exercise under […]
Unless you live under a rock, you know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The pink ribbons strewn all over the media, the football players donning pink socks and the numerous fundraisers to benefit breast cancer research make it impossible to miss. But ask yourself, how do YOU react to all the attention on […]
It’s the time of year again – FLU SEASON! Salmon Falls has scheduled several flu clinics to keep you and your family healthy and flu-free. Pediatric Flu Clinic – By Appt. Only (for established Salmon Falls patients ONLY): Wednesday, October 7th from 4:00-7:00 PM Adult Walk-In Flu Clinics (for established Salmon Falls patients ONLY): […]
A new teacher, new kids, new bus, perhaps a new school…going back to school or starting school for the first time can induce fear and anxiety in kids of all ages. Help your child manage those feelings and worry less about what’s to come by following these helpful pointers: Start with sleeping and eating […]
Pinewood Healthcare, a multi-specialty practice in New Hampshire is seeking a MD/DO, family practice physician to join our well established practice. Practice opportunities are located in southern New Hampshire between the seacoast and Concord. A full time position is available to work both in family practice as well as addiction medicine for the growing population that is under served in the community. The […]
Why Use the Patient Portal? It is difficult to remember details about your health history when at a doctor’s appointment. When did you get that last shot, and how many months ago did you have that procedure? No need to wonder – the patient portal makes uncertainty a thing of the past. With the patient […]
Good News! Girish Joshi, MD, of Family Practice of Sanford, an independently owned family practice, is NOW seeing patients at Salmon Falls Family Healthcare. [quote style=”1″]“I’m very excited to again practice in this area and look forward to renewing old acquaintances and continuing to provide the same listening, care, and compassion.” – Dr. Joshi [/quote] […]
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. If it’s not controlled, diabetes can cause blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease, and other health problems. One in 12 Americans has diabetes – that’s more than 25 million people. And another 79 million adults in the United States are at […]
Join Salmon Falls Family Healthcare at the Physicians’ Association of Rochester Health Expo at Frisbe Memorial Hospital. Learn more about the local health and wellness resources and organizations available to you. Have Questions about the 2015 Health Insurance Marketplace? Speak with three insurance carriers new to the Health Insurance Exchange. Details: October 31, 2014 from 10am to 4pm Community […]