April 2021 - Elite Care Family Medicine

Up North, cars are coated with powdery white snow during the winter. We don’t get much snow in Mississippi but in the spring we do find a fine powder coating our vehicles, only this powder is yellow and causes many of us to sniffle and sneeze throughout the season. We’re talking about pollen, of course, and those dreaded allergy symptoms.  Is it Allergies, a Cold, or Something Else? During the spring, it’s difficult for allergy sufferers to know whether...

Skin cancer in millennials, particularly millennial men is on an alarming rise. Young men between ages 15-39 account for two-thirds of melanoma deaths in the US.  Why are we seeing this increase in skin cancer among millennials? Some experts say it’s this generation’s love of tanning and living in the moment that’s contributing to the increased number of skin cancer diagnoses. According to a 2018 Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) survey, more than...

It’s that time of year again, time to load up on peanuts and Cracker Jacks and head out to the ballfield. Springtime is considered perfect for baseball and softball because of the mild temps and sunny skies. But as we Mississippians know well, spring can feel more like summertime in the South.  Between these hotter temps and direct exposure to sunlight, the risks for dehydration and even heat stroke increase considerably. Thankfully, there are several things you...