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Joseph P. Allen, MD

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Understanding The Vital Role Of Advanced Practice Providers

Mar 3, 2026
New Year, Healthier You: Start With a Wellness Visit

Jan 21, 2026
Does Winter Gloom Bring You Down?

We shine some light on the best ways to beat Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Dec 19, 2024
Physicians Encourage Men To Make Check-Ups a Habit

Oct 13, 2022
Trendy Diets: Too Good to be True

Forget fads! When it comes to dieting, trendy doesn’t take the pounds off.

Jun 29, 2022
Salmonella And the Peanut Butter Recall

May 26, 2022
Should You Get Another COVID-19 Booster?

Apr 13, 2022
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Alopecia At the Oscars: The Facts Beyond the Drama

Mar 29, 2022
10 Exercise Tips For Safe Diabetes Control

Get moving to help keep your blood sugar in the normal range.

Mar 8, 2022
Diabetes And Depression: Are They Linked?

How – and why – the two may be connected.

Mar 8, 2022
Chris Evert’s Ovarian Cancer Spotlights Early Detection

Feb 2, 2022
COVID-19 Booster Straight Talk: What You Need To Know

Nov 23, 2021
Back To School: COVID-19 Advice

Aug 6, 2021
Does Your Sports Injury Warrant a Doctor Visit?

Jun 1, 2021
How To Reduce Kids’ Screen Time

Jun 1, 2021
What Your Children Eat Affects How Well They Learn

May 20, 2021
Your Primary Care Provider: More Crucial Than Ever

Mar 17, 2021
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What are Some Tips for Keeping Seasonal Allergies Under Control?

Jan 7, 2021
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Can I Pass the Potatoes? Advice For a COVID Holiday Season

Nov 23, 2020
You Feel Sick. Is It COVID, a Cold, Or the Flu?

Sep 18, 2020
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A COVID-19 Summer: What To Know Before You Jump Back In

May 28, 2020
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Hindsight In 2020: Antibody Testing And COVID-19

May 15, 2020
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Getting Tested For COVID-19

Mar 20, 2020
Keeping Health Golden After 60

Mar 19, 2020
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How To Fight Coronavirus With Healthy Food Prep

Mar 16, 2020
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Coronavirus COVID-19: Protection And Treatment

Mar 12, 2020
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Coronavirus Outbreak: How To Protect Yourself

Jan 24, 2020
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Customers Sickened By Pet Store Puppies Cause Concerns

Dec 23, 2019
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The Picky Eater: What’s a Parent To Do?

Sep 9, 2019
Can Taxes Reduce the Sweet Allure of Sugary Drinks?

Apr 8, 2019
Vaccines: Know the Basics to Protect Your Kids

Mar 15, 2019
I Won’t Drink to That: Dry January Movement Grows in Popularity

Jan 11, 2019
New Drug Shortens Flu Misery

Nov 1, 2018
EpiPen Shortage Sparks Back-to-School Concerns Among Parents

Aug 25, 2018
Why You and Goldfish Need to Call It Quits – For Now

Jul 27, 2018
New Shingles Vaccine Shares Spotlight with ‘Hamilton’

Apr 16, 2018
Will Your Behavior Change During Wednesday's Full Moon?

Jan 30, 2018
Why More Kids Will Be Diagnosed with High Blood Pressure

Sep 7, 2017
Jumping to Conclusions? Or is Trampoline Alert On Target?

Jul 26, 2017
Home Safe Home: Protect Babies and Toddlers

Jan 7, 2017
Busting a Polar Vortex Myth

Dec 13, 2016
The Mysterious Rise of Food Allergies in Kids

Theories abound as to why, but no one has clear answers.

May 2, 2016
Give Mild Depression a One-Two Punch: Eat Right and Get Going

Feeling blue? Curling up with a carton of ice cream is about the worst thing you can do.

Mar 10, 2016
Where to Exercise When the Gym Isn’t for You

Dancing, gardening, even cleaning are all great ways to stay fit at home.

Mar 8, 2016
When Asthma Attacks: How to Know If It’s an Emergency

Be aware of severe asthma attack symptoms and when it’s time to call 911.

Mar 4, 2016
What’s Causing My Allergy Symptoms?

Allergy testing is the first step to avoiding allergens and seeking allergy relief.

Feb 26, 2016
Is It a Cold or an Allergy?

Knowing whether you have a cold or allergy can help you get the right treatment.

Feb 26, 2016