Summit Primary Care

It's testicular cancer prevention month. Guys- did you know there is a monthly test for prevention?

https://www.testicularcancerawarenessfoundation.org/self-exam

April is Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month. Did you know that our office offers a cancer screening checked through blood called Galleri? It is an additional fee, but offers an in depth look at your blood work, scanning for cancer markers.

Contact the office today to learn more!

Did you know?

Diabetes is a major driver of kidney and heart risk. CDC’s National Diabetes Statistics Report provides current prevalence and shows millions of cases are undiagnosed.

· Nutrition patterns matter: CDC reports the average adult consumed about 17 teaspoons of added sugars per day (2017–2018).

· Action: Check labels for added sugars, choose water/unsweetened drinks more often, and build meals around fruits/vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats.

It's National Kidney month! Did you know your every 30 minutes your kidneys filter all the blood in your body?

What else do they do?
Here you go- https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/kidney-function

Is it stress or anxiety?

Did you know...Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness often called the "silent thief of sight" because its most common form, open-angle glaucoma, has no early warning signs. It involves damage to the optic nerve, typically from high fluid pressure inside the eye. While there is no cure, early detection via regular eye exams is critical to managing the condition and preventing vision loss.

What are DVTs? Just how serious are they? (very). Find out here! https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/deep-vein-thrombosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20352557

What causes cervical cancer?

Over 90% of cervical cancers are caused by persistent infections with certain high-risk types of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infection, making it the primary cause. While most HPV infections clear up, some can linger and lead to cell changes that develop into cancer over time, especially in those with weakened immune systems or who smoke.

What are early signs of glaucoma?

Early glaucoma often has no symptoms (the "silent thief of sight"), but watch for halos around lights, gradual loss of side (peripheral) vision, blurry or cloudy vision, difficulty seeing in the dark, and persistent eye redness. More severe signs, like sudden eye pain, headaches, nausea, vomiting, or sudden vision loss, can signal a medical emergency (acute angle-closure glaucoma) and require immediate care.

An older article but... let's make those new habits stick!

https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2010/12/making-your-resolutions-stick

Happy Holidays!
How to manage that stress:
https://med.stanford.edu/news/insights/2025/12/stress-management-coping-skills-and-tools.html