Just like a camera, the human eye has a lens that focuses light on the retina, the film in the back of the eye. With advancing age, the lens of the human eye becomes cloudy typically in your 60s or 70s. The cloudy lens is … Read More
National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
During November, National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness month aims at making the general public more aware of the disease and the scale of it among the U.S. population, as well as bring new light potential care options for those affected. Although Alzheimer’s affects approximately 1 in … Read More
LSDC Accredited by AAAHC
AAAHC, or the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc., is a private, non-profit organization formed in 1979 to assist ambulatory health care organizations in improving the quality of care provided to patients. We do this by establishing, reviewing, and revising Standards, measuring performance, and … Read More
June is Hernia Awareness Month
A hernia is when a part of an organ or tissue bulges through a weakened area or muscle or connective tissue. There are different types of hernias depending on where they occur: Inguinal hernia is in the groin area and is the most common type … Read More
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is a time to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues and to help reduce the stigma so many experience. Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, NAMI (National Alliance of … Read More
April is Stress Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month has been recognized every April since 1992. Stress is a natural physical and mental reaction to life experiences. Everyone expresses stress from time to time. Anything from everyday responsibilities like work and family to serious life events such as a new diagnosis, … Read More