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posted: August 13, 2019
Knowing Where To Get Medical Care
Today, your options for where to get medical care are greater than ever before. You may not even have to leave your home to get the care you want and need. You can choose based on what your health problem is and what works best for you and you don’t have to use one option for all of your health care needs.
posted: August 06, 2019
5 Ways to Keep an Eye on Your Eye Health This Summer
Summer brings with it fun outdoor activities like lounging on the beach or by the pool, taking vacations, and a host of outdoor sports. But as temperatures heat up and sunshine lasts longer, it is crucial to protect ourselves from more than just sunburns.
posted: July 11, 2019
Join the League of Extraordinarily Healthy Gentlemen
The average life expectancy of a man born in the U.S. in 2007 is 75 years and five months. The ability to enjoy life to its fullest requires investing time and effort but pays dividends almost immediately, and it’s never too late to begin.
posted: June 03, 2019
Employee Health and Fitness Month
This month brings more than just thoughts of upcoming summer vacation. May marks the start of Global Employee Health and Fitness Month.
posted: May 03, 2019
Measles (Rubeola) Vaccine
Measles, mumps, and rubella are viral diseases that can have serious consequences as it is an acute respiratory illness. Before vaccines, these diseases were very common in the United States, especially among children. They are still common in many parts of the world. Measles can be prevented with a measles-containing vaccine, which is primarily administered as the combination measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine.
posted: April 30, 2019
Got a Pollen Problem? Here’s What You Can Do About Seasonal Allergies
It’s that time of the year when you can finally enjoy the sun again. Flowers and trees are blooming everywhere, and the air is fresh and crisp – not too cool, not too hot, and not too humid (yet). Unfortunately, North Florida’s beautiful April weather comes with a price… and that price is pollen.
posted: April 15, 2019
John Katopodis, M.D. – Recipient of the 2019 Outstanding Physician Award
The Capital Medical Society is pleased to announce Dr. John Katopodis as the recipient of this year's Outstanding Physician Award.
posted: March 18, 2019
Andrew Wong, M.D. – Recipient of the 2019 I.B. Harrison, M.D. Humanitarian Award
The Capital Medical Society is pleased to announce Dr. Andrew Wong as the recipient of this year's I.B. Harrison, M.D. Humanitarian Award. Each year this award is presented to a physician who demonstrates dedication to the humanitarian values we associate with the late Dr. I.B. Harrison.
posted: March 18, 2019
What you need to know this Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in America, with the American Cancer Society (ACS) estimating that there will be more than 100,000 new colon cancer cases and over 40,00 new rectal cancer cases in 2019. Historically, colon cancer has been the third most common cancer in both men and women, and it remains so today.
posted: March 18, 2019