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Check your deductible status and FSA balance to see if there’s money to be saved or used Most consumers pay significant premiums for their health insurance, but not everyone takes full advantage of the benefits of insurance coverage, especially once the annual deductible has been reached. Using your health plan benefits for medical visits, screenings and procedures is the best way to support your overall health. And, as the current plan year comes to an end, right now may be the best time to address any... ... Read More

Carlsbad Medical Center was pleased to present its annual EMS & Law Enforcement Appreciation Night on Saturday, October 7, at Riverside Country Club. “We cannot thank our Emergency Services, law enforcement and all first responders enough for what they do for our patients, for our hospital and for Carlsbad,” said Nick Arledge, Carlsbad Medical Center CEO. “We’re so lucky to have such great partners. These are the heroes who help us day-in and day-out to take care of the people in our community.” In ... ... Read More

Carlsbad Medical Center is pleased to announce the return of its Healthy Woman program and celebration event, after a three year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthy Woman is a resource provided by Carlsbad Medical Center designed to provide women with the knowledge they need to live healthier lives and make informed healthcare decisions for themselves and their loved ones. This year’s celebration event, “Girls’ Night Out,” will be held on Thursday, October 12th at 6:30 p.m. at the Pecos River V... ... Read More

Carlsbad Medical Center and Pecos Valley Physician Group are pleased to welcome three board-certified OB/GYNs to their family of healthcare providers and to the community. Robert Anthony, M.D., earned his medical degree at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, TX. He completed his OB/GYN internship and residency at University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Anthony has 40 years of experience and is certified by the American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Mahnee D... ... Read More

Patty Landreth, APRN, MSN, FNP-C Pecos Valley Physician Group Diabetes affects over 30 million people in the United States – a stunning 10 percent of the overall population. Diabetes is one of the top 10 leading causes of death in Americans, and perhaps the most concerning statistic is that one in four persons living with diabetes is unaware that they have the disease. The incidence of type 2 diabetes in this country has tripled in the last twenty years. The adoption of sugary diets and sedentary lifest... ... Read More

Noel Barnes, DNP Pecos Valley Urgent Care Summertime brings sunshine, more hours outside and an increased risk of bug bites and stings. Insects like mosquitoes, ticks, bees and spiders are often harmless, but sometimes their bites and stings can spread disease or cause dangerous allergic reactions and infections. An insect bite releases saliva and stings release venom that can cause skin to become red, swollen and itchy. When symptoms last longer than a few days, or they become worse, medical interventi... ... Read More

Carlsbad Medical Center has further expanded its telemedicine services with this week’s launch of telenephrology, as part of a collaboration with Access TeleCare. The addition of this service will ensure 24/7 access to inpatient nephrology care to allow more patients needing kidney treatment to stay close to home for essential health care. Through this collaboration, on-site physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff connect with an Access TeleCare board-certified nephrologist via secure, high-resolut... ... Read More

Temperatures across the United States are rising and so are incidents of heat exhaustion. In fact, between 2016 and 2021, the number of patients diagnosed with heat exhaustion between the months of May and September rose by 53%. Heat exhaustion is the body’s response to an excessive loss of water and salt. Symptoms include dizziness, headache, nausea and muscle cramps and the condition is more likely to affect the elderly, those with high blood pressure and people who work in a hot environment according... ... Read More

Reagan Leyva, MSN, APRN, FNP-C Pecos Valley Physician Group Menopause is defined as one year without a menstrual cycle. The hormone estrogen is released during menstruation. Fluctuations in this hormone during perimenopause (when a woman’s body begins transitioning to menopause) and menopause can cause many women to experience a variety of symptoms, including: abnormal bleeding or spotting between periods hot flashes moodiness, including feeling tired, sad or angry night sweats sleep disturbances urinar... ... Read More

Julio Munoz, M.D. Pecos Valley Physician Group More than 37 million Americans (roughly one out of ten) have Type-2 diabetes. If left untreated or unmanaged, the disease can damage all aspects of the cardiovascular system, cause blindness, heart disease, loss of limbs and other serious conditions. While Type-2 diabetes is most often diagnosed in adults 45 and older with a family history of the disease or in those who are overweight or obese, the condition is now becoming more prevalent in children, teens... ... Read More