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Style has brought together a number of experts to answer your questions about a wide variety of issues. Find your answers here from the dedicated health and business professionals in our area. who lend their expertise in a variety of fields — from commercial real estate, remodeling, health insurance, and marketing to home care, fitness, cardiology, and IV therapy.

Larry Foster MD, FAAFP | FHV Health

Q. Should I go to an Urgent Care center for help with my diabetes and high blood pressure? A. Diabetes is really a group of diseases involved with the ways your body metabolizes glucose (blood sugar). The chronic form of diabetes…

Julie Graham & Susan Brisbin | Health Insurance And Retirement Advocates Inc.

Q. How can I minimize “Medicare Overload” during this year’s Annual Enrollment Period? A. As fall approaches, so does the deluge of Medicare information. Sometimes it can feel like an information OVERLOAD. With all the craziness going on in the world,…

Dr. Erik Zimmermann | Zimmermann Podiatry

Q. What is toenail fungus and how it is treated? A. The scientific name for toenail fungus is: onychomycosis, which is when the nail gets invaded with fungi and the resulting nail infection causes the nail to become thick, deformed and discolored.…

Michael Hurwitz, Executive Director | Osprey Lodge

Q. When Should You Think About a Senior Care Community for Your Loved One? A. Acknowledging that someone you love needs full-time care is hard. Recognizing that you can’t give them that care may be difficult as well. If you’re concerned about…

Cheryl L. Pisano, DMD & Alexandria Purdy, DMD | First Impressions Dental Care

Q. What is periodontal disease and how serious is it? A. Periodontal disease is an infection of the gums that causes loss of bone around teeth. If left untreated, periodontitis can lead to tooth loss. Periodontal disease can be serious and…

Tiffany & Bob Bone | Bone Fit Studio

Q. COVID-19 has had severe outcomes on people with compromised health. What can I do to prepare for a second wave or future pandemics? A. Great question and we have a personal answer. We both overcame bouts with COVID with comparatively minor…

Shayna Grunewald | Lake Centre Home Care

Q. How does skilled home health play a role during a pandemic? A. As you can imagine, in the era of a pandemic, “homebound” has taken on a whole other meaning. During this time of national emergencies, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and…

David L. Sustarsic MD, FACS | FHV Health

Q. Why would I need a vascular surgeon if I have hypertension and/or diabetes? A. The primary treatment of hypertension and diabetes is medical, not surgical. With sound medical therapy and good control of these disorders, complications occur at a much lesser…

David C. Lew, MD, FACC. FSCAI | FHV Health

Q. When do hypertension and/or diabetes become serious enough to involve the services of a cardiologist? A. Management of essential hypertension and diabetes is usually within the purview of primary care physicians. So when is it appropriate for patients with these…

Dr. Cara Erwin-Oliver | Belleview Veterinary Hospital

Q. Do pets need special care as they age? A. If you are a pet owner, it probably seems like yesterday when you brought that adorable kitten or puppy home. You remember it running around the yard with endless energy, exploring its…