Author: Trudy
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MPCP Columbia Welcomes Lalitha Tadikonda, M.D.
Dr. Tadikonda is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She received her medical degree from the University College Dublin Ireland School of Medicine in Dublin, Ireland. Dr. Tadikonda completed her residency in 2000 at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. We welcome this bright, enthusiastic provider to our practice!
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Colorectal Cancer Screening Awareness
The American Cancer Society recommends regular screening for colorectal cancer starting at age 45.
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COVID-19 Vaccines: To Get or Not to Get, That Is the Question
By: RAFEENA BACCHUS, M.D., MEDICAL DIRECTOR Vaccine hesitancy, whether due to vaccine fatigue, misinformation or genuine concern for side effects, is very common these days. Headlines from trusted news sources and even not-so-trusted sources come at us fast and can be misleading. So how do you know if the vaccine is right for you? First…
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Patient Advocacy Corner: Know Your Value
By: ARIEL J. WARDEN-JARRETT, MD, FAAFP Physicians, legislators, insurance company leaders and the general public may have different educational or socioeconomic backgrounds and legislative agendas, but at the end of the day, we share a common denominator: WE ARE ALL PATIENTS. As we embark on a new election year, know your value. Our country may…
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What To Do? Emergency Department vs. Urgent Care vs. Your Doctor’s Office
By: RAFEENA BACCHUS, M.D., MEDICAL DIRECTOR Having an illness or injury often results in a good deal of anxiety and worry. You want medical attention and relief from your symptoms as quickly as possible. But where should you go to get the best, most appropriate and cost-effective care? The following are the most widely used…
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Hypothyroidism
By: NISHA ABRAHAM PARAMBIL The thyroid gland is a small gland, but it plays a significant, complex role in your body. When it does not work properly, it can seriously impact your health. Located in your neck under your voice box, the thyroid gland controls several things, including your metabolism, body temperature and heart rate….
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MPCP Arnold Welcomes Amanda Curry, CRNP and Victoria Snodgrass, PA-C
Ms. Curry is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Prior to joining our practice, she worked in Adult and Pediatric Emergency medicine for 15+ years. She obtained her Registered Nurse degree in 2008, a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 2012 from Stevenson University, a Master’s degree in Nursing Leadership and Management…
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Patient Advocacy Corner: The New Weight-Loss Drugs
By: Ariel J. Warden-Jarrett, MD, FAAFP “Doc, you really have to help me lose weight!” Your doctor smiles at you and states, “Sure, let’s go over your options.” You ask about Semaglutide because you saw TikTok video, and you have a colleague that lost 50 pounds on the injections. After an in-depth discussion, you and…