Alzheimer's Awareness with Dr. Justin Yancey

By: jessica.sulecki | Tags: Alzheimer's Awareness, Neurology, Dr. Justin Yancey, SIMED Neurology

Alzheimer's disease disturbs cognitive abilities and makes simple tasks difficult.

We interviewed SIMEDHealth Neurologist, Dr. Justin Yancey, to get the facts about Alzheimer’s Disease. Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disease affecting behavior, thinking, and memory[1]. 

Learn more about Scoliosis with Dr. Jesse Lipnick

By: jessica.sulecki | Tags: Scoliosis, Dr. Jesse Lipnick, Gainesville, Chiefland, Pain Management, Rehabilitation Medicine

“Scoliosis affects 6 to 9 million people in the United States”, according to the National Scoliosis Foundation. June is Scoliosis Awareness Month, and we interviewed Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician Jesse Lipnick, MD, about scoliosis and its treatments.

What is scoliosis?

Men's Health with Dr. Kamal Singh

By: jessica.sulecki | Tags: Men's Health, Dr. Kamal Singh, Primary Care, Gainesville

Heart Disease occurs 10 to 15 years earlier in men than in women.

Males have higher death rates for heart disease, cancer, and unintentional injuries. With advancement in technology and prevention screening, why are the death rates in males higher than women? Even in today’s society, stigmas still exist about men’s health. June is men’s health month and we discussed these questions with Primary Care Physician Kamal Singh, and heard from him about the importance of routine health care for men.

Geriatric Mental Health Awareness with Dr. Benjamin Bensadon

By: Liz Whitehead | Tags: Mental Health Awareness Week, Dr. Benjamin Bensadon, psychology, Suite 2

We are excited to sit down with new SIMEDHealth Psychologist Dr. Benjamin Bensadon to discuss the mental health of older adults. Dr. Bensadon can see patients in our Gainesville location.