Oct 28, 2016 | Annapolis Primary Care, Blog, Medical clinic
“Where did I get this infection from?” The answer is unfortunately may be kind of awful. Our houses are filled with bacteria from our feces. The most common–and unimaginable items–like your wash cloth, cutting board and linens. In...
Sep 19, 2016 | Annapolis Primary Care, Blog
It’s time to get down and dirty. Want to grow a healthy kid? Turns out kids need time outside–in the dirt. Exposure to diverse bacteria is critical. In fact, research is showing that by preventing babies and children from following their natural impulse to get...
Aug 10, 2016 | Annapolis Primary Care, Blog
More than 6 million Americans–including some areas of Anne Arundel county–are drinking water laced with unsafe levels of toxins linked with cancer and other diseases, according to a report released August 9th. Researchers from Harvard School of Public...
Jun 21, 2016 | Annapolis Primary Care, Annapolis Urgent Care, Blog
Maryland’s Tick Problem Prevent Lyme Disease School is out and everyone is excited about summer–especially Maryland ticks. In and around Annapolis, the increase in outdoor activities in parks, woods and particularly our own gardens and yard, means ticks...
Jun 3, 2016 | Annapolis Primary Care, Annapolis Urgent Care, Blog
Ever wonder if it is safe to swim in the Chesapeake Bay? What are the risks of contracting disease from swimming in the Bay around Annapolis? Summertime is here and water-related activity is increasing — and the perfect time to review what you can get, from where and...
May 25, 2016 | Annapolis Primary Care, Blog, urgent care
Public pools are opening in 1 week but swimmers beware! The headlines have blared: “CDC RELEASES ANNUAL POOP IN THE POOL REPORT AND IT’S GROSS: 80 PERCENT INSPECTED HAD A VIOLATION” (this one from Newsweek). Read more to find out what you need to know...
