Bemotrizinol: Improving Sunscreen Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced that “Bemotrizinol was added to the list of permitted sunscreen active ingredients, marking a significant milestone in the agency’s efforts to advance…
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Summer Service Reminders
Please note that from June 1 to Sept. 30, the Medical Center’s hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.…
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Introducing Jorge Tirado, M.D.
The Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Board-certified physician Jorge I. Tirado, M.D., to its primary care staff. Dedicated to holistic and compassionate patient care, Dr. Tirado…
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Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
Congratulations to Peter Liashek, our first-prize winner of the Medical Center Foundation’s 44th-annual “Fun-Raiser” raffle that was held March 11, 2026. First-prize winners have the option of receiving $10,000 in…
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Employee of the Quarter: Rayza Gonzalez
Meet Rayza Gonzalez, Medical Assistant for Private Medicine physician Carlos Smith, M.D. Rayza has been named Employee of the First Quarter 2026. Q: How long have you been working as…
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Lecture Series: Treatment of Complex Spinal Conditions
The Medical Center Lecture Series presents “Treatment of Complex Spinal Conditions” at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, in the Cultural Center Theatre. Raul Vasquez-Castellanos, M.D., is a neurosurgeon and the…
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Medical Lecture Series 2023: The Brain-Gut Interface
The Medical Center kicks off the 2023 Lecture Series with Dr. Alok Madan’s presentation, “The Brain-Gut Interface: How the Gut Microbiome Affects and is Affected by Psychiatric Illness,” at 5…
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Allergic Reactions: Do You Know What to Do?
A food allergy is an abnormal reaction by your body’s immune system to certain foods. Foods such as milk, eggs, nuts, shellfish and soy are the most common triggers for…
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High Blood Pressure? Watch Those OTC Cold Medications
It’s cold and flu season! If you have high blood pressure, be sure to check the ingredients and warning labels on over-the-counter (OTC) remedies. Decongestants cause the most concern for…
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Manage Your Arthritis
An estimated 58.5 million American adults have some type of arthritis. Arthritis is a general term for conditions that affect the joints, the tissues around the joint, and other connective…
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