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Our bodies move a lot in any given day. We probably don’t even think much about it – that is, until something goes wrong and common maneuvers we took for granted suddenly become painful or difficult. The field of orthopedic medicine involves the many facets of the human musculoskeletal system. That includes bones, ligaments, joints,
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a good time to turn attention to a chronic disease that affects more than one out of ten Americans. Diabetes is serious and can lead to several health complications. However, while there is not a cure, diabetes can be managed to improve someone’s quality of life and lessen the long-term
The approaching end of the year presents a window of opportunity for many Americans – the chance to evaluate your current health insurance benefits and determine if any modifications are in order. That’s because for many employer-based insurance plans, the annual open enrollment period occurs at the end of the calendar year. That’s the time
Nearly two years in to the COVID-19 pandemic, the circumstances surrounding this global health threat continue to evolve. The good news is doctors, scientists and public health officials have made tremendous strides in a short amount of time in treating those who get sick and developing effective vaccines to prevent people from getting sick in
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Ovarian cancer is a type of gynecological cancer, the cancers that originate in a woman’s reproductive system. Other types of gynecological cancer include cervical, uterine, vaginal and vulvar. In 2018, the most recent year for which ovarian cancer statistics are available, 19,679 women were diagnosed with the disease and 13,748
Flu season is here. We need to take the flu seriously every year, but especially now as the COVID-19 pandemic stubbornly persists. With the COVID-19 Delta variant spreading in Texas and across the country, the combined impact of the pandemic and flu season poses a serious health risk. Not only would it be dangerous to
Childhood obesity is a serious problem in the United States. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity affects nearly one in five children and young adults ages 6-19. As obesity can lead to serious health problems that continue into adulthood, it’s a condition that must be taken seriously. The childhood
Currently, nearly half of people in the United States have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, however, a large segment of the population has yet to be vaccinated — children and younger adolescents. Until recently, many of those children and teens were not eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The Food and
It’s April, which means it’s time for Fort Worth Magazine’s annual “Top Doctors” issue and once again, dozens of Privia Medical Group North Texas (PMGNTX) physicians are featured on the prestigious list. For 2021, a total of 58 PMGNTX physicians are listed, a new record high. PMGNTX physicians are recognized in a total of 15 medical specialty
The 2020 Fort Worth Magazine Top Doctors includes 56 Privia Medical Group North Texas (PMGNTX) physicians. The Top Doctors feature appears in the magazine’s April issue.
