Vascular disease is caused by inflammation and weakness of the veins and arteries – and by the build-up of fatty deposits in the blood vessels.

Click on the link below for more information.

https://www.circulationfoundation.org.uk/help-advice

The colon and rectum are part of the large intestine. Colorectal cancer occurs when tumors form in the lining of the large intestine. It is common in both men and women. The risk of developing colorectal cancer rises after age 50.

Click on the link below for more information.

https://medlineplus.gov/colorectalcancer.html

Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It helps your body digest food, store energy, and remove poisons.

Click on the link to find out the many different kinds of liver diseases.

https://medlineplus.gov/liverdiseases.html

Click on the link below to find out how varicose veins are diagnosed, what treatments are available and much more.

https://medlineplus.gov/varicoseveins.html

Here is a link to up-to-date and factual COVID-19 information in our area. 

https://www.facebook.com/StLouisMetropolitanPandemicTaskForce/

4th of July parties will be a little bit different this year, but if you’re able to have a socially distanced party or a fun event with your quarantine group, there are plenty of ways to still make the holiday feel special.

Click on the link below for some fun 4^th of July recipes.

https://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/food-drinks/g2445/4th-of-july-appetizers/

Click on the link below to find out if and when it is necessary to have surgery.

https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/need-surgery-hernia#1

Click on the link below to find out everything you need to know about hernias.

https://www.iabhp.com/national-wellness-observance-calendar/hernia-awareness-month/