Article Archives: Health

The Importance of Mammograms and Pap Smears

September 6, 2018 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Early screening for breast cancer and cervical cancer is vital to treating the disease and preventing serious complications. Mammograms are a specific type of exam that detects breast cancer and other diseases in women at their earliest stages when they are most treatable. Mammograms are so advanced that they show … Read More

How to Deal with Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis

August 2, 2018 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the word eczema is a term that means irritated skin. There is no known reason why some children and adults have the condition and others do not. It’s believed that heredity plays a role in who gets it, and that those who … Read More

Summer Safety Concerns and Tips

July 4, 2018 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Summer is the favorite time of year for most youngsters because school is out, there’s no homework or tests to prepare for, and all they have to look forward to is weeks of care-free fun in the sun. If only it were that simple. All parents should encourage their children … Read More

How to Treat and Prevent Pink Eye

May 31, 2018 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Pink eye is an irritating inflammation of the clear covering of the white of the eye and the inside of the eyelids, also known as the conjunctiva. Although it’s a common problem found primarily among preschoolers, schoolchildren, high school and college students, teachers and daycare workers, it’s easily treated, and … Read More

The Battle to Eradicate Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

May 3, 2018 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Recent data tells us vaccines save an estimated six million to nine million lives worldwide annually, including three million children. Since their inception in the United States, vaccinations have decreased most vaccine-preventable diseases by 95 percent. Thanks to effective immunizations, lethal diseases to a large population such as measles and … Read More