Sneezing, coughing, aches… is it a cold or the flu? Although the common cold and the flu are both respiratory illnesses caused by viruses, they are definitely not the same. It can be easy to confuse the two because the symptoms are so similar, and they both do not require antibiotics to heal. With cold… Read more »
Feeling a little sluggish lately? While habits are hard to break, changing up your regular routine could actually boost your health dramatically. These common tendencies could be secretly damaging your overall health: Hitting The Snooze Button We understand, there is nothing as satisfying as turning off that alarm for 5 more minutes. While hitting the… Read more »
If you are a Blue Shield member, you may have become aware of new prescription protocols for 2019. We have been implementing them for a few months to get everyone familiar. By now, you have heard that there is an opioid crisis in America. Part of these changes is in part because of the epidemic.… Read more »
Type 2 Diabetes is a very serious illness that can affect many parts of a patient’s life. At South Coast Medical Group OC, we have over 19 years of experience treating patients with diabetes. We use a number of methods to treat this disease and depending on each patient’s situation, combine different types of treatment… Read more »
Thanksgiving is almost here. That means it’s time for turkey, gravy, stuffing, pie, and injuries! Wait…injuries? Oh no! Well, it’s true. During Thanksgiving people get injured. At South Coast Medical Group OC, we’ve seen all kinds of injuries that happen around Thanksgiving. With over 19 years of experience, we have the knowledge that our… Read more »
Are you growing out a mustache or beard for Movember? On the heels of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, a month that is generally aimed at women’s health, we want to make sure the men are taking the necessary health precautions too! November is a time where we look at some key issues that… Read more »
At South Coast Medical Group OC, we’ve noticed the worrying trend of diabetes appearing in more and more patients in our community. That’s why we are proud to support November as National Diabetes Awareness Month. South Coast Medical Group OC, explains more about diabetes and how it impacts the lives of patients: What causes diabetes?… Read more »
At South Coast Medical Group OC, we know that breast cancer is a very serious illness to face alone. That’s why we stand with our patients through every step of treatment to get them on the road to recovery and remission. This is something that Dr. O’Connor, and Dr. Tseng of South Coast Medical Group… Read more »
Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis is a very difficult and frightening experience. Fortunately, there are many treatment options available to South Coast Medical Group OC patients depending on their particular diagnosis and the nature of their breast cancer. Some patients may be able to receive local treatments. This means that the tumor can be treated… Read more »
South Coast Medical Group OC has always provided the best sports medicine treatment in the South Orange County area. Our resident sports medicine expert, South Coast Medical Group OC, has helped thousands of patients with sports-related injuries. Concussions, a potentially serious injury, are one of the injuries he frequently sees, particularly from young athletes. Unfortunately,… Read more »