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For many Americans they are unsightly, obtrusive and offensive. The lanky intruders inducing a sudden tinge of panic at first sight remind us that Mother Nature is really all around us (despite our best intentions to keep what lives outside out) and that the fear of spiders is one of the most common fears we hold. Though we try to keep our distance from them most of the time, an inopportune meeting at the bottom of a shoe or beneath that once stowed away blanket may lead to that dreaded spider bite. In spite of our pronounced fear and disdain, when is a spider bite harmless and when does... Read More »

Cancer is the second leading cause of death for men in America, and one of the most common cancers for men. The prostate is a part of the man’s reproductive system that is located in front of the rectum and under the bladder. The prostate surrounds the urethra, the tube in which urine flows.

A prostate that is healthy should be about the size of a walnut, but if it becomes too large, it could squeeze the urethra and this may slow or stop the normal flow of urine.  Prostate cancer usually grows “slowly and initially remains confined to the prostate gland, where it may not cause... Read More »

Utica Park Clinic announces the launch of a new website – MyUticaParkClinic.com – to give you a convenient, easy-to-use, secure website that allows you to access your personal health information when you need it. “Information available to patients online includes medication and allergy lists, immunizations, lab results, medical history, and vital signs,” explains Utica Park Clinic physician Dr. Danny Thomason, who has been instrumental in the implementation of MyUticaParkClinic.com.  “This information can be accessed by our patients at any time and can be downloaded if needed.  Parents can... Read More »

It is that time of year again – the annual deep clean inside and out. Spring cleaning, as it has come to be known, is a great opportunity to clear your house of dust and debris that has collected over the cooler winter months, while also helping to reduce the effects of indoor and outdoor allergies. Removing these allergens from the home can help you and your family enjoy the best spring has to offer. Before you get started, however, make sure you do so safely.