Posts by Gail Wheeler

The human head weighs around 10-12 pounds, gracefully balanced on our cervical spine. A tremendous amount of strain is put on this region, especially looking at computers, mobile phones and…

Measles has been mentioned frequently in the news media this season. There are 933 cases in the South Carolina measles outbreak, that state’s Department of Public Health reported on Feb.…

February is American Heart Month, and heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Some risk factors such as genetics and age are beyond your control;…

The Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Mohs Surgeon Peter G. Bittar, M.D., to the Visiting Specialists Program. Dr. Bittar is a double-board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs…

The Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Visiting Specialist Carlos De La Hoz, M.D., of the Neomedicine Institute, a clinic for longevity medicine, regenerative therapies and stem-cell-based…

The Medical Center is pleased to announce additional mental health services with two new providers joining our Visiting Specialists. Kamal Pathak, M.D., is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in sleep, substance…

It’s a New Year with all the right intentions of eating healthier, exercising more, less sweets, less alcohol, better sleep, etc., and all are admirable goals to keep at the…

The connection between mental and physical health is well-documented. According to an article in Harvard Health, there is also mounting evidence and studies that acts of kindness do more than…