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University Health Alliance Adds Board-Certified Colon and Rectal Surgeon and Nurse Practitioner to Acclaimed Roster
Dr. Gregory DeLaurier and Caroline Hamrick Now Providing Colon and Rectal Treatment and Surgical Care University Health Alliance (UHA), a multi-disciplinary practice focusing on prevention and coordinated care, welcomes Dr. Gregory DeLaurier, a board-certified colon...
Gastroenterology 101
Primary care physicians can treat and diagnose a broad range of conditions. Sometimes, further testing and treatment for certain symptoms may be needed, in which case they may refer you to a specialist. Gastroenterology is a medical specialty that deals with the...
Heart Health Basics
The heart works constantly, making it among the body’s most important organs. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most commonly affected by disease. Cardiovascular disease, which is the umbrella term for all of the conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels,...
Nutritional Advice for Young Adults
A nutrient-rich diet can benefit your health at any age, but it’s especially important for young adults. Through adolescence and the years that directly follow, the body and brain are rapidly growing and developing, requiring a consistent volume of healthy fuel. Here...
Thyroid Health and Thyroid Awareness Month
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland situated at the front of the neck, just below the skin. It plays an important role in the endocrine system, which releases hormones that help to maintain many of your body’s functions. In honor of National Thyroid...
Keep Your Family Healthy This Holiday Season
The holiday season can be the happiest time of year, but unfortunately, it’s also one of the worst times for our health. From cold and flu viruses to weather that keeps us indoors, there are many factors that can compromise our wellness. Fortunately, there’s also a...
Why Coupling Oncology with Primary Care Leads to Better Patient Outcomes
Your primary care provider is there for you through any health-related changes you may encounter. While that will hopefully never include a cancer diagnosis, a strong support team before, during, and after cancer treatment can be beneficial in more ways than...
University Health Alliance Adds Board-Certified Gastroenterologist to Acclaimed Roster
Dr. Minesh Mehta Offers Breadth of gastrointestinal Disease Treatment and Prevention University Health Alliance (UHA), a multi-disciplinary practice focusing on prevention and coordinated care, welcomes board-certified gastroenterologist, Dr. Minesh Mehta, to its...
Diabetes: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Diabetes is a condition that affects how much sugar is in the bloodstream. Typically, food is broken down into a sugar, glucose, which is then released into the bloodstream. The resulting rise in blood sugar then triggers the pancreas to release insulin, which allows...
Fall Allergies: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
When the weather gets cooler and leaves begin to fall, you may notice an increase in runny noses and watery eyes in your household. But since fall and winter are also known for increases in the common cold and the flu, as well as allergen triggers such as ragweed and...
Do You Really Need a Family Doctor?
(Spoiler alert: the answer is “yes.”) When the internet makes it possible to access a library’s worth of symptoms, treatments, and side effects on your smartphone during a snack break, what’s the need for a personal family doctor? Why go through the hassle of...
Why We’re Investing in Greater Access to Primary Care
University Health Alliance (UHA) began as a natural extension of the mission that has driven University Cancer & Blood Center (UCBC) for more than 40 years: to provide comprehensive, compassionate, world-class cancer care for people throughout greater Athens and...