The growing need for Spanish-speaking doctors in Hampton RoadsWithin Hampton Roads, there are more than 140,000 people, roughly 7% of the population, who identify as Hispanic or Latino. This group is also the fastest growing demographic within this region, and many of them speak only Spanish. All of these people need and deserve quality healthcare. Clear communication is a … [Read more...] about ¿El médico habla español?
Treatment Options for Patients with Overactive Bladder
By Akin Ojo-Carons, MD, FACS Prompt recognition and treatment of overactive bladder (OAB), a common yet frequently misdiagnosed or overlooked set of urinary symptoms, can dramatically improve the quality of life for patients. OAB is marked by frequent urination and/or sudden, uncontrollable urges to urinate. “Frequent” is generally defined as voiding eight or more times … [Read more...] about Treatment Options for Patients with Overactive Bladder
Closing The Gaps in Skin Cancer Disparities
By Valerie M. Harvey, MD, MPH While skin cancers (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma) are less common in minority individuals, outcomes for those patients who do have skin cancer, melanoma in particular, show an area for concern. While general incidence rates for skin cancers in minorities remain lower than that of white patients, we do see a higher … [Read more...] about Closing The Gaps in Skin Cancer Disparities
The Importance of Understanding Capital Gains Tax
By Matthew R. Staul, EA, MBA It is important to understand how your long-term capital gains are being taxed to be sure you have made the correct estimated tax payments before your tax return is filed. There is nothing worse than being blindsided by a large balance because of misunderstood capital gain tax rates. It is essential to be in close contact with your financial … [Read more...] about The Importance of Understanding Capital Gains Tax
Pathologists and Orthopaedic Physicians: A Partnership for Better Patient Health
By Mark W. McFarland, DO Orthopaedists get to do a lot of high-profile surgeries. Taking folks apart and putting them back together, like with a superstar athlete who’s suffered a sports injury. However, pathologists are the unsung heroes of health care. Without fanfare or applause, they toil in labs, culture samples, slice tissue specimens with a microtome and look at … [Read more...] about Pathologists and Orthopaedic Physicians: A Partnership for Better Patient Health
