Nov 26 2009
Looking for something to talk about between mouthfuls of green bean casserole and cranberry dressing?
Instead of discussing the big game or Friday’s shopping prospects, U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin would like you to consider chatting up your relatives to learn their medical histories in honor of Family Health History Day.
“An important first step in preventing [...]
Nov 27 2008
This is a repeat of a post we ran back in September. While you’re sitting around the table with your loved ones, don’t forget that it’s National Family History Day!
I’m a bad patient.
Every time I go to a doctor she asks, “Do you have a family history of any diseases?”
I’m ashamed to say that [...]
Sep 17 2008
This Monday acting Surgeon General Steven K. Galson issued a Call to Action to reduce the number of people in the United States affected by two serious blood clotting conditions: deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), sometimes called “economy class syndrome” is the formation of a blood clot in a vein deep [...]
Sep 16 2008
I’m a bad patient.
Every time I go to a doctor she asks, “Do you have a family history of any diseases?”
I’m ashamed to say that my answer is always “I don’t think so.”
Your family health history is a powerful tool for your doctor; it can help him or her make vital screening and treatment decisions. [...]
