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Minority Mental Health Month: Breaking Down the Barriers to Care

It’s a sobering fact: minorities tend to have poorer mental health outcomes and experience greater challenges accessing care. There are many factors that lead to these inequities from racism and...

Out of Place: Hernias and How to Treat Them

Imagine you're doing some heavy lifting. Everything is going according to plan when disaster strikes; you’ve suffered an injury. You feel severe pain in your groin, chest, or abdomen. You...

Ministroke Symptoms You May Be Missing

A stoke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, leading to neurologic symptoms based on the area of the brain that was impacted.

Mental Health: When to See a Primary Care Provider or Psychiatrist for Medication and Treatment

Mental health has become an important topic in our culture. But when should you see a primary care specialist for mental health medication at Summit Health? New Providence psychiatrist Cliff...

I Can See Clearly: What to Know About Cataract Surgery

Being able to see clearly on a daily basis effectively determines how well we react to the world around us. With a severe case of cataracts, you can lose the...

How to Stay Active in the Summer Months

Breaking a sweat on an already-hot summer day may not always be appealing, but there are many safe ways to keep fit in the heat—no matter your age or activity...

Mosquito- and Tick-borne Illnesses: What You Need to Know

For mosquitoes and ticks, summer means one thing: lots of bare human skin to bite. And with more bites come more opportunities for them to spread the illnesses they carry...

Strains, Pulls, and Tears: Preventing Summertime Injuries

Now that COVID-19 cases are waning and summer is here, it's time to play. But with increased activity comes the increased risk of injury. The following guide will help you...

Facts about Ultraviolet Rays and How to Protect Yourself

After spending so much time indoors during the past year, it probably feels like you've missed out on a lot of sunlight. And as summer kicks off, it's certainly tempting...

The Lowdown On Smoothies

Smoothies can be a refreshing go-to beverage, but if you’re not careful, it’s very easy to create a sugar and calorie-loaded drink.