Monthly Archives: March 2018

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  Women’s Resource Center Celebration Banquet

  Posted on March 12, 2018

  The Women’s Resource Center, a local faith-based ministry that provides assistance for women and families to make healthy decisions concerning themselves and their unborn children, is hosting it’s annual Celebration Banquet themed God’s Masterpiece.

  The Celebration Banquet will take place on Tuesday, March 13th at the Mobile Convention Center. A silent auction will begin at 5:00 PM and dinner will start at 6:30 PM. The keynote speakers will be the Benham Brothers.

  For tickets please call 251-473-4000 or visit the Women’s Resource Center website by clicking here. Tickets start at $65 per person and table seating is available.

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  March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month- Schedule Your Screening Today

  Posted on March 9, 2018

  Colon and rectal cancer screening is a way in which doctors check the colon and rectum for signs of cancer or growths that might become cancer. We recommend that people begin having colon cancer screenings starting at age 50. Some people need to be screened earlier depending on symptoms or family history.

  The goal of screening is to find and remove polyps before they become cancer and detect it early before it spreads. The most common form of screening is an outpatient procedure called a colonoscopy. Colonoscopy allows the doctor to see inside the colon to biopsy or remove any polyps. This test gives the most accurate results. Cancers and polys can bleed. So, another screening test is a stool test for blood where the patient takes home a sample collection kit. The stool sample is then tested in the clinic to determine if blood is in the stool. If blood is found then a follow up colonoscopy is recommended.

  After screening is complete, you will be placed in a risk category for how often to repeat screening. That can range anywhere from every 3 years for higher risk patients to every 10 years for lower risk patients. Please call to discuss which test would be best for you. Early detection and screening is important.

• March Will Bring Change Around the Office

  Posted on March 5, 2018

  Please join me in congratulating my assistant for her acceptance into a Physician Assistant Masters Program. As many of you may know, she has been working very hard toward this next step in her health care education and career. I appreciate her service at Access MD.

  With this accomplishment comes change. She will be transitioning out of her position as my assistant throughout the month of March and will officially step down the beginning of April. You will see a new face around the office and someone new will be answering the phone as we train a new assistant.

  Throughout this process, we promise to continue to offer exceptional care and business will run as usual. I will be out of the office March 16th through the 26th. However, my assistant will be taking calls while I am away and can schedule appointments, assist with medication questions, and help get you to the right physician if you are acutely ill. Your care is always my priority.

  As always, please feel free contact us with any questions or concerns. We are happy to help and always welcome you for an appointment.