With warm weather and endless days, it’s easy to see why we all enjoy a barbeque. But nothing can ruin your summertime fun than a trip to your local emergency department or urgent care center. According to the CDC, …
Tips for Men’s Health Month
The month of June means that summer is here. But, beyond the smell of barbeques and trips to the shore, June is also a time to focus on the importance of your health during Men’s Health Month. From cardiovascular issues …
June 28: Advanced Treatment Options for Men’s Sexual Health
Did you know there are long-lasting treatment options for men with sexual health issues or urination problems?
On Thursday, June 28, 2018, join Cooper urologists Dr. Ronak Gor and Dr. Allen D. Seftel for a free information session on male …
Stroke in the Young on the Rise
Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the United States and affects almost 800,000 people in the U.S. every year. There are two types of strokes: Ischemic and hemorrhagic. An ischemic stroke results from blood vessel blockage (the …
The Best Prevention for Stroke – Checking in With a Vascular Surgeon
May marks Stroke Awareness Month, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke every year. Of that number, about 140,000 Americans will die each year …
New Guidelines for Prostate Screenings
This week, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released new guidelines regarding prostate cancer screening, which recognize and recommend an individualized approach to screening for men aged 55 to 69 years.
This recommendation is a change to the 2012 …
Keep Your Allergies at Bay This Spring
Spring’s budding trees and blooming flowers are a welcome sight after the unusually snowy winter in the Philadelphia region. While the sights and smells delight most, there are many people for whom spring means allergy season and the battle against …
Tips to Stay Trauma Free
May is Trauma Awareness Month and, in recognition, the American Trauma Society is celebrating 50 years of trauma awareness and injury prevention initiatives this year. Trauma is a leading cause of death and disability in all age groups and the …
Outdoor Sports and Activities: Think Urgent Care
Spring is in full bloom, and summer right on its heels. Sports and exercise enthusiasts of all ages are moving their activities to the outdoors. From tennis to golf, lacrosse to basketball to running, all sports and recreational activities have …
Make a Difference. Save a Life. Get Trained in Stop the Bleed
As stories of mass shootings or violence in our schools, houses of worship, and other public places become seemingly more commonplace, so do the reports of every day citizens acting in heroic ways to help those who are injured in …