ACP In The News – September 21, 2017

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PROSTATE HEALTH: TO SCREEN OR NOT TO SCREEN

by ACP CMO Dr. Diego Ponieman

As every Primary Care Physician knows, men don’t like to go to the doctor. In Latin culture – and I’ve found this to be true with men of many cultures – a false sense of “machismo” gets in the way of having an annual wellness exam and a forthright discussion of symptoms and concerns, especially when it comes talking about sexual health.September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, which serves as an important reminder for men to start a conversation with their doctor about a topic they may be too embarrassed to talk about. Read more…

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AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION: NOW IS THE TIME FOR A FLU SHOT

by ACP CMO Dr. Diego Ponieman

Did you know the flu vaccine takes a week or two to start working? That’s why I tell my patients to get a flu shot as soon it is available – even before flu season starts to pick up in October.Everyone older than six months should get the flu vaccine. Here’s what you should know…

 

 

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