How Physical Exams Can Improve Your Health
A yearly physical exam can make a big difference. At Matthews Internal Medicine it’s just one of the many services we provide for our patients, and we always strive to let people know just how important this simple procedure can be. If you want to monitor your health, catch small problems before they become big ones, […]
Alternative Medicine: Help or Hype?
People have always looked for different ways they could be healthier or treat different ailments. At Matthews Internal Medicine we do our best to offer the preventative care and provide for the other medical needs of our patients. We’re considered “conventional” medicine, but some people think that a practice called alternative medicine may have more […]
5 Medical Tests You Should Have This Year
You know that going to the doctor every year is a good idea, but do you know what tests you should be getting? At Matthews Internal Medicine we can help you with all of your preventative care needs, and that includes important medical tests. Let’s take a closer look at some of the medical tests you […]
Benefits of a Good Relationship with Your Doctor
At Matthews Internal Medicine, we’ve seen firsthand how a better doctor-patient relationship can lead to good things. Getting to know your internal medicine doctor and having a good relationship with them can actually pay off. Here are some of the benefits of working on that relationship.
Heart-Healthy Recipes: Turkey Sliders with Avocado and Mushrooms
If you’re concerned about heart disease, a healthy diet can help with your prevention efforts. At Matthews Internal Medicine, we do everything that we can to help our patients reduce their chances of developing heart disease. One thing we suggest is adding more healthy foods to your diet, and one fun way to do that is […]
How to Cope with Anxiety Surrounding Cancer Screenings
At Matthews Internal Medicine, preventative care is one of our specialties. Our goals include helping our patients catch disease early or avoid certain ailments entirely. Our preventative medicine program includes cancer screenings, and we’ve noticed over the years that these screenings can be a major source of stress for our patients. Cancer screenings are important though, […]
COVID-19
COVID-19 is still affecting all of us, but at Matthews Internal Medicine we want to make sure that our patients can still get the medical assistance that they need at our internal medicine practice. We’re doing everything we can to treat anyone who needs help, but we’re also staying aware of CDC guidelines and local ordinances. […]
Telehealth Service
At Matthews Internal Medicine, we want to help our patients even when they can’t get to our office. That’s why we’ve begun offering virtual appointments, also known as telehealth services. Telehealth services can be used to help patients with a number of ailments, including some that might surprise you. There are actually some benefits to this […]
Common Heart Disease Myths
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. At Matthews Internal Medicine, we focus on preventive medicine, meaning that we want to help our patients live healthier lives and avoid ailments just like this. To properly prevent heart disease, however, you need to be able to separate the myths […]
How to Make Healthy Eating a Habit
At Matthews Internal Medicine, we always tell our patients just how important a healthy diet is. We also understand that changing your diet can’t happen overnight. If you’re trying to lose weight, there are actually some smart ways that you can “trick” yourself into making healthy eating a habit. If you’re having trouble keeping veggies and […]