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Understanding Social Determinants of Health

Why are some people more likely to get sick? Sometimes, the factors that go into whether someone has health challenges are straightforward – maybe they are genetically pre-disposed to having an illness or chronic health condition.  Perhaps they sustained a significant injury that has compromised their health.  Sometimes, however, other factors come into play.  External

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Ovarian Cancer Awareness

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a time to discuss the eighth-most common cancer affecting women in the United States.  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.  Thankfully, ovarian cancer is relatively rare.  However,

Vaccines: Essential Protection for Children

Attention, parents! If you could – with a few simple steps – significantly reduce your children’s risk of developing serious illnesses, illnesses that could cause them weeks of pain and suffering, potentially long-lasting health complications and even death, would you do it? Yes, of course you would! The good news is you have the power

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Understanding Arthritis

Arthritis and inflammatory conditions are some of the most common chronic health conditions. Arthritis impacts one out of four American adults, some 58.5 million people.  As our population grows and ages, the number of people affected by arthritis will only continue to increase: by 2040, 78.4 million U.S.  adults are projected to have arthritis. Because

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Joint Replacement Surgery

Our joints allow us to walk, bend, wave, eat and drink.  Virtually any movement we engage in involves one or more of our joints.  It’s easy to take our joints for granted – until something goes wrong with them. You have probably heard of knee or hip replacement surgery – both procedures have become a

June Is Men's Health Month.

Men’s Health Awareness

June is Men’s Health Month, a time to raise awareness about health issues that affect men and underscore the importance of regular check-ups and health screenings.  According to the National Institutes of Health, men are more likely to skip or delay regular health screenings and forgo medical attention when needed.    “Men are more prone

Keep Your Family Healthy & Safe This Summer

The kids are out of school.  The days are longer – and warmer! Summer is here and brings with it the opportunity to make new, lasting memories with your family.  Privia Medical Group North Texas wants you and your family to have a safe and healthy summer.  Here are some tips to help you do

Antibiotic Overuse: A Major Health Threat

Antibiotics are amazing drugs that cure many illnesses, but their overuse and misuse leads to antibiotic resistance, a growing and significant health threat.  Since penicillin became commercially available in 1941, antibiotics have revolutionized health care and the practice of medicine.  Penicillin saved thousands of lives during World War II, when it was given to wounded

Osteoporosis Awareness & Prevention

Osteoporosis is a disease that increases the risk of bone fractures in older adults, especially women.  May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, a time to look at the risk factors and treatments for osteoporosis, as well as some of the steps we can take to reduce our risk of developing the disease.  Bone