Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada’s Story Archive

Take Care of Your Heart Health This Winter

February 13, 2025 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

February is American Heart Month, meaning it is a great time to take steps to lessen your risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), illnesses affecting your heart and blood vessels. CVDs are not only the leading cause of death in the United States, but throughout the world, and according to the … Read More

Protect Yourself from Cervical Cancer

January 16, 2025 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

None of us want to think about cancer, but with preventative steps, we can avoid one form of it that can be deadly for women. Cervical cancer develops in the cervix, located at the lower end of the uterus. The virus that causes it is so widespread that the Centers … Read More

It’s Not Too Late to Get Help Choosing Your Marketplace Plan

December 12, 2024 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

You still have time to choose your plan in the Health Insurance Marketplace at healthcare.gov. In order to have coverage by January 1, you will need to enroll by Dec. 15. You can still get coverage starting on Feb. 1 as long as you enroll by Jan. 15. After that … Read More

Resources Available for Caregivers Helping Patients with Dementia

November 7, 2024 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

The World Health Organization reports that almost 10 million new cases of dementia arise each year, with 60 to 70% of overall cases attributed to Alzheimer’s disease. Individuals suffering from the brain injuries and diseases that cause dementia may struggle to function on their own, leading to heavy responsibilities on … Read More

Assistance for Those Suffering from Domestic Violence

October 10, 2024 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), which was formed to raise awareness about the repercussions of domestic violence and bring together those fighting to end it. The United States Department of Justice defines domestic violence as “a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one … Read More