As we continue to fight through the uncertainties of our world, at South Coast Medical Group, we have been thinking about the strategies we will want to adopt once the pandemic is over. What We Will Keep Telemedicine is a service that we implemented to give our patients a quick, convenient outlet to get the… Read more »
South Coast Medical Group is now offering COVID-19 antibody testing for our patients! To provide our patients with a better understanding of what this means, we wanted to share more information about the test. Learn About the COVID-19 Antibody Test: The COVID-19 antibody test searches for antibodies in your blood. When you have an infection… Read more »
Although there is no official vaccine or cure for COVID-19 yet, scientists have definitely made some headway! Some scientists are working on antiviral drugs to treat the illness and others are working on vaccines that could help prevent it. At this time, scientists are also experimenting with past antiviral treatments to see if they can… Read more »
The coronavirus, also known as COVID-19 is an infectious respiratory illness that spreads from person to person through droplets from coughs and sneezes. It first emerged in Wuhan, China and has since spread across the world. The individuals who are most at risk are older individuals, those with autoimmune diseases, those who have HIV, those… Read more »
It’s Endometriosis Awareness Month and we wanted to share what it is and provide information about this disorder. Endometriosis is a painful disorder where similar tissue that usually lines the inside of your uterus begins to grow on the outside of the uterus. The tissue that grows on the outside of the uterus thickens, breaks… Read more »
Life passes you by when you least expect it. You most likely think, “where did the time go?” Although we are busy on a day- to- day basis, it is crucial to make sure you don’t let your busy work schedule affect your health. Our team here at South Coast Medical wants to ensure our… Read more »
While we may not think about it, we are constantly exposed to the environment. Although we cannot control every factor that affects our environment, we can still make personal choices to reduce the impact. At South Coast Medical, we want to remind our patients about some of the things that can make us sick that… Read more »
It’s February, which means it’s time to raise awareness to a cause that is important: heart disease. According to the CDC, “heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. One person dies every 37 seconds in the United States from… Read more »
Throughout the year, we always try to avoid catching a cold and the flu. Although you may think the worst has already passed us, there seems to be a second peak, according to the CDC. Our team here at South Coast Medical wants to keep our patients updated when it comes to their health. It… Read more »
As we head into American Heart Month, it’s important to reflect on where we are with our own heart health. Your cardiovascular system has a huge role in your body. It functions to circulate blood, nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and hormones between cells. It is no secret that what you eat directly contributes to your… Read more »