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Dr. D's Medical Update

Posted: Friday, May 3, 2013 by Dr. Michael Dominguez

Dr. D's Medical Update

As in past years, May is Arthritis Awareness Month and I’d like to use this month’s article to discuss the more common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis (OA). According to the Arthritis Foundation website, www.fightarthritispain.org, 27 million Americans have and live with osteoarthritis. I often tell patients that OA is “wear and tear” arthritis.
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Dr. D's April Medical Update

Posted: Monday, April 1, 2013 by Dr. Michael Dominguez

In honor of my Pop, Margarito “Maggie” Dominguez’s 88^th birthday this month, I’m going to address issues related to aging parents. I hope that some of these ideas may spur you or your children to begin taking the correct steps before a problem arises.
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Dr. D's March Medical Update

Posted: Friday, March 1, 2013 by Dr. Michael Dominguez

Dr. D's Medical Update

For the beginning of spring, I’m going to cover two topics this month. I’ve been encouraged recently by some of my patients who have taken charge of their health and made dramatic changes. For some, it was beginning to pay attention to their diet and start losing weight. For others, it was simply starting to take their medications as we discussed and thereby getting control of their conditions.
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Dr. D's January Medical Update

Posted: Wednesday, January 2, 2013 by Dr. Michael Dominguez

With the Mayan apocalypse a nonevent, we can look ahead to 2013 with hope for a better year. Many of us make resolutions to improve ourselves in the coming year. As I have done in past years, I thought I would use this month’s article to offer suggestions about ways to improve yourself, your family and your community.
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Dr. D's December Medical Update

Posted: Saturday, December 1, 2012 by Michael Dominguez, MD, FAAFP

\As we come to the end of 2012, I would like to review some of the suggestions I’ve shared through the year in the hope that it will encourage you to enter the new year with improved attitudes and habits. I also discussed some recommended screenings that may apply to you or a family member.
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Dr. D's October Medical Update

Posted: Monday, October 1, 2012 by Michael Dominguez, MD, FAAFP

As I have taken the time this summer to talk about change, I have saved what is probably the most difficult subject for the end. Weight.
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Dr. D's September Medical Update

Posted: Wednesday, September 5, 2012 by Michael Dominguez, MD, FAAFP

This summer I've been talking about change. This month, I would like to continue this theme and discuss an important area for change for some...smoking.
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Dr. D's August Medical Update

Posted: Wednesday, August 1, 2012 by Dr. Michael Dominguez

With last month’s article discussing change, I thought I would review a past article and offer some ideas for changes we can all make to improve our lives, our families and our communities. I have been pleased to hear from my patients that they read my article and are working on making the changes we’ve talked about for a while.
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Passion and Strong Sense of Community Drive

Posted: Friday, July 6, 2012 by Dr. Rowland Reyna

Passion and Strong Sense of Community Drive
Dr. Rowland Reyna and the HealthTexas Medical Group

Over the past several years, NSIDE MD has had the pleasure of profiling some of the leading medical professionals in our community, including several who have been voted as Top Doctor in San Antonio® or even Texas Super Doctor®. However, it is a rare opportunity to profile someone selected as one of the Best Doctor’s in America®, a tremendous honor bestowed by Harvard University. It’s even more special to find someone who has received that recognition for the last 17years, consecutively.
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Dr. D's July Medical Update

Posted: Sunday, July 1, 2012 by Dr. Michael Dominguez

For the month of July, I'm going to take a different approach with this article. More and more, I'm seeing patients who need to make changes in their lives. Some of the changes need to be drastic, others are relatively small. In all cases, the change can result in a significant benefit, but it is still a difficult process.
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Dr. D's May Medical Update

Posted: Friday, May 4, 2012 by Dr. Michael Dominguez

This May, as we should be preparing for Mother's Day, I am preparing to observe the holiday without my mom for the first time. My mom, Frances Chaires Dominguez, passed away two days after Valentine's Day in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Thankfully, I was able to see and speak with her before she died. As a result of my mom's death, I would like to share some insights gathered through the course of her illness.
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Dr. D's April Medical Update

Posted: Monday, April 2, 2012 by Dr. Michael Dominguez

April has been designated Alcohol Awareness Month in the United States for 2012. Given that April is also the month for Fiesta in San Antonio, I thought this would be a good topic to discuss once again.
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Dr. D's March Medical Update

Posted: Monday, March 19, 2012 by Dr. Michael Dominguez

Last month I talked about issues of the heart in honor of Valentine’s Day. This month, we’re headed in a different direction to observe National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
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Dr. D’s February Medical Update

Posted: Friday, February 3, 2012 by Michael Dominguez, MD

As we do every year in February, our thoughts turn to Valentine's Day, hearts and love. This month, I'd like to focus this article on issues of the heart.
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Dr. D’s January Medical Update

Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 by Michael Dominguez, M.D.

With the start of a new year, many of us make a decision to improve ourselves in the year ahead. Here are some suggestions of ways to improve yourself, your family and community.
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Dr. D’s Medical Update

Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2011 by Michael Dominguez, M.D.

This month’s article is meant to coincide with a talk I’ll be giving at the Westside YMCA on Tuesday, December 6 at 11:00. The topic will be “Beating the Holiday Blues.” As we fully enter the Christmas season, this may be an issue for many of us. I hope that the tips I share here and at the presentation may help you make it through the season a little more joyful.
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Dr. D's October Medical Update

Posted: Friday, October 14, 2011 by Dr. Michael Dominguez

Dr. D’s Medical Update

At the Holy Cross Family Health Center we began providing flu shots during the month of September. Now that we’re in October, it is still a great time to get your flu shots. The Centers for Disease Control recommends everyone over the age of 6 months to get a flu shot. So…if you are reading this…you need a flu shot.
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Dr. Michael Dominguez May medical update

Posted: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 by Michael Dominguez, M.D.

The month of May has been designated Arthritis Awareness Month and I’d like to use this month’s article to discuss the more common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis (OA).
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Dr. Dominguez April Medical Update 3/28/11

Posted: Monday, March 28, 2011 by Dr. Michael Dominguez, M.D.

April 2011 has been designated Alcohol Awareness Month. As the weather gets warmer and it becomes time for barbeques, picnics, and Fiesta, I thought it would be a good time to discuss issues about alcohol abuse. I am very familiar with this subject and thought that by sharing my experiences, I might bring the issues a little closer to home.
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Dr. Dominguez March Medical Updates 3/7/11

Posted: Monday, March 7, 2011 by Dr. Michael Dominguez, M.D.

This month, I will be returning to discussing one of the many health observances that occur throughout the year.
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Dr. Dominguez February Medical Updates 02/01/2011

Posted: Tuesday, February 1, 2011 by Dr. Michael Dominguez, M.D.

Through the fall, I encouraged everyone to see his or her doctor or visit a pharmacy to receive a flu shot.
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Dr. Dominguez January Medical Updates

Posted: Monday, January 3, 2011 by Dr. Michael Dominguez

With a new year ahead, many of us make resolutions to improve ourselves in the coming year. Just in case you are having trouble thinking of things to do, I thought I would use this month’s article to offer suggestions about ways to improve yourself, your family and your community.
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Dr. Dominguez November Medical Updates

Posted: Monday, November 1, 2010 by Dr. Michael Dominguez, M.D.

Most people have heard of Medicare Part A & Part B. Recently, people have become more familiar with Medicare Part D. Did you know Medicare has a Part C that has been around longer than Part D? Chances are you haven’t heard of Medicare Part C.

Let’s review.
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Dr. Dominguez September Medical Updates

Posted: Wednesday, September 1, 2010 by Dr. Michael Dominguez, M.D.

With our children and grandchildren back in school, it is time to begin talking about flu shots. In September, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will begin a campaign called “Flu Ends With U” in an effort to increase vaccination rates. This month’s column is my effort to help with the process.
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Dr. Dominguez July Medical Updates

Posted: Thursday, July 1, 2010 by Dr. Michael Dominguez, M.D.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - In my first two columns, I tried to encourage women and men to seek out preventive health care. Preventing conditions or catching them early can make a big difference in a person’s quality of life.
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Dr. Dominguez May Medical Update

Posted: Monday, May 3, 2010 by Dr. Michael Dominguez, M.D.

SAN ANTONIO, TX- Feliz Dia De Las Madres! In honor of all of the important women in our lives, I would like to encourage women of all ages to participate in National Women’s Health Week, May 9-15. Part of National Women’s Health Week, National Women’s Checkup Day is on May 10. On this day, women are encouraged to schedule an appointment with their healthcare provider for a checkup and screening exams.
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