Monthly Archives: October 2016

• October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

  Posted on October 24, 2016

  As you know, each year October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.

  Here in Mobile we have the “Making Strides of South Alabama” event set for Saturday, October 29 at the Bienville Square. At this point, about 1,500 people are participating and over $75,000 has been raised.

  Please click here for more information and see how you can participate.

• Please Call Us and Come in for Your Annual Flu Shot

  Posted on October 20, 2016

  Annual flu shots have been with us for quite some time and my experience has been that getting a flu shot at this time of the year can help maintain good health through the winter season. If you have questions before coming in, please call me and we can go over why I think they are important.

  Please know that over 200,000 people a year are hospitalized due to the flu every year.

  In the meantime, Piedmont Healthcare over in Atlanta posted a page with ten reasons why you should consider annual flu shots.

  Click here to view this link.

• Our Fall Weather Gives Us a Great Time to Start an Exercise Regimen

  Posted on October 10, 2016

  As you would expect, we see many patients on a weekly basis and because of this know that those patients who get regular exercise are the ones who are healthiest. This is why we suggest regular exercise as much as anything else as a way to maintain the best health possible.

  If you are looking for a good starting point during this great fall weather, a daily, brisk walk is a great start any exercise regimen. A walk can be fit in at any time during the day or early evening.

  So walking every day is a great start. Of course, there are many more directions you can take. We are blessed here in Mobile with a lot of different fitness options, including fitness centers, running trails, and more.

  Exercise can, and should, be a part of everyone’s daily life if at all possible. Fall is a great time of the year to start an exercise program or build on one you already have.

  When you come into our offices, let’s speak about what level of exercise might be appropriate for you.