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11 Jan , 2019

Tips for Finding Proper Shoe Support

Humans have been using footwear for about 30,000 years [1]. What started out as little more than woven plant fibers [2] has now evolved and become specialized for a variety of purposes. But are you getting the best use out of those thousands of yea...

4 Jan , 2019

National Keto Day

Kim McIntosh

keto, keto diet, ketogenic diet, ketosis, national keto day, nutrition, nutrition fridays Nutrition Friday Articles

National Keto Day Happy National Keto Day! This day of recognition is right at the start of the New Year—making it a great time learn the ins-and-outs of the keto diet and kick-start your healthy New Year’s resolutions. With this blog, we will e...

20 Dec , 2018

Can the Holidays Cause Depression?

Miranda Eastman

Holiday Articles, Psychology Articles

People tend to associate the holiday season with food, good cheer, and family togetherness. Everyone seems to be chipper, running around shopping for Christmas presents, or looking forward to nights surrounded by friends and family. However, fo...

31 Aug , 2018

Taking Care with Heart Disease

Noah Ginnett

diet, Exercise, Heart Disease Cardiology Articles

Life-Saving Exercise and Diet Tips for People with Heart Disease A sensible exercise program and a healthy diet are essential to maintaining proper health, especially for those with heart disease. However, the types of physical activities you perf...

22 Aug , 2018

Healthpointe Now Offering Medical Transportation via Uber Health and Lyft Business

Brandon Davila

Press Release Articles

Healthpointe staff may now schedule non-emergency transportation services for patients by means of Uber Health and Lyft Business. Healthpointe Medical Group recognizes that some patients have limited access or no access to reliable medical transpo...

5 Jul , 2018

True or False: Debunking Common Myths About Wound Care

Brandon Davila

debunk, wound care Dermatology Articles, Sports Medicine Articles

Below are some facts about wound care! 1. It is best to clean a wound with hydrogen peroxide / rubbing alcohol. False: Rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide can actually delay the healing of wounds and cause damage to tissue. Although rubbing a...

8 Jun , 2018

What is a Hernia?

Kim McIntosh

Abdominal Pain, hernia Uncategorized Articles

A hernia occurs when tissue or an organ protrudes, or herniates, through a weak area in the surrounding muscles or tissue in which they are normally stored. This protrusion in the abdominal wall can usually be seen and felt. There are different typ...

21 May , 2018

2018 Healthpointe Scholarship Winners

Kim McIntosh

scholarship Press Release Articles

Maintaining exemplary grades, engaging in volunteer/extracurricular work, developing advanced enough writing capabilities to write a scholarship-worthy essay, and applying for colleges/universities and scholarships all at once is no easy feat. The...

14 May , 2018

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New Occupational Medicine Specialist Joins Healthpointe in Temecula

Brandon Davila

Press Release Articles

Healthpointe is proud to announce the addition of a new Occupational Medicine specialist, Dr. Jose R. Morales, to their practice in Temecula, California. Healthpointe is proud to announce the acquisition of Dr. Jose R. Morales, Occupational Medici...

16 Mar , 2018

Tips to Prevent Sports Injuries

Kim McIntosh

sports, Sports Medicine, tips Orthopedics Articles, Sports Medicine Articles

It seems like every other day, another professional athlete is “out for the season” because of a (sometimes preventable) sports injury. According to Healthpointe’s sports medicine department, some of the most common sports injuries that are seen in...