There are any number of reasons for a woman to be interested in the birth control options available to her. Are you expecting to become sexually active again, or for the first time? Have you recently had a baby and are considering which birth control method would be best for you now? Or are you unhappy with the method you are using now and are wondering what would work better for you? The truth is that every woman has individual needs that will help determine which option is best for her. ... [Read More]
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Provider Spotlight: Spencer Rizk
For the best healthcare, you need competent and experienced providers who truly care about you and your loved ones. Spencer Rizk is one of FamilyCare of Kent’s board-certified family nurse practitioners – he shares our philosophy and deeply values our patients’ well-being. In addition to his passion for taking care of patients, Spencer is an adventurer and loves to travel with his significant other and their yellow Labrador named Sven. Interestingly he also is a survivor of testicular cancer ... [Read More]
How Does PrEP Work to Reduce HIV Infections?
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication is a recently developed strategy for the prevention of HIV infection. HIV-negative individuals are prescribed PrEP therapy (in the form of a daily pill) to lower the risk of becoming HIV-positive when exposed to the virus. PrEP is a proven prevention treatment that was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2012. Why It Works If exposure to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) occurs, PrEP can stop the virus from taking residence and ... [Read More]
7 Tips to Prevent Skin Cancer This Summer
Skin cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer in the United States, with more than 5 million people being diagnosed annually. According to the American Cancer Society, about 80% of diagnosed skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma, almost 20% are squamous cell carcinoma, and only about 1% are melanoma. It is therefore essential to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, which is the primary cause of the condition. With this in mind, here are seven key tips to help you ... [Read More]
Teaching Teens to Make Healthy Choices
As your children get older, they become more capable of making their own decisions. They will begin to choose their own clothes, friends, and hobbies. Teenagers are exposed to various people and different environments which could influence their lifestyles. Teens are rather impressionable, and there might be adverse effects on their mental, physical, and sexual health if you don’t teach them how to make healthy choices. The best way to do this is to model a healthy lifestyle yourself. ... [Read More]
