Pediatricians: The best job in the world
Pediatricians are doctors who provide healthcare for kids. It’s really the best job in the world. That’s why we do it. We get to heal and treat babies, toddlers, teenagers, up to 21-year-olds, and everything in between. Our job is to partner with parents in all aspects of their children’s health care. We hold brand […]
What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men in the United States. In 2013, there were an estimated 238,590 new cases of prostate cancer diagnosed in the United States with a total of 29,720 deaths related to prostate cancer. Since the early 1990’s, the incidence rate for prostate cancer has been declining along with a drop in the mortality rate from prostate cancer. The decline is due in part to the introduction of PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) testing beginning in the late 1980s.
Skin Cancer: A National Epidemic
There is more skin cancer in the United States than all other types of cancer combined. Several thousand people in the United States die of skin cancer each year and those who do not have their cancers treated appropriately or in a timely manner can become disfigured. Fortunately, most cases of skin cancer are very […]
The Weight Is Over: Facts and Figures About Obesity
Obesity, or what is sometimes called “unhealthy weight” is the biggest medical problem our country is facing today. In the United States today, two out of three people are either overweight or obese. More than 90% of commonly treated chronic medical diseases are either directly or indirectly related to unhealthy weight. And unfortunately, more than 90% of people who lose weight eventually regain those pounds.
Walk with a Doc – Aug 7, 2015
Granger Medical Clinic is proud to announce Utah’s first chapter of the national “Walk With a Doc” program.We invite you, your family, and your friends to join in on this free event.
Get out and Play – Turn off the screens
Dr. Eileen Gallagher is sponsoring the Reader Badge. Check out a library book, read it, and then come to the office to pick up your brag badge!
Family medicine now available at Granger Medical Tooele
Granger Medical is pleased to now offer family medicine at its Tooele location with the recent addition of Jay Spector, MD. Dr. Spector has served the Tooele and Salt Lake City areas for more than 30 years, most recently with Oasis Family Medicine. He and his staff joined Granger Medical last month.
Pediatric neurologist discusses seizure rescue medications
Granger Medical Clinic presented an informative seminar about seizure rescue medications last Thursday, April 9, in conjunction with MassMutual Intermountain West SpecialCare and the Epilepsy Association of Utah.
Get a Jump on Seasonal Allergies Before they Attack
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you could get a jump on the upcoming season with a therapy aimed at helping you reduce symptoms before they start and helping you build long-term tolerance. Preseasonal allergy drops, or sublingual immunotherapy, could help you build tolerance to key tree or grass allergies with a treatment that begins […]
Walk with a Doc – May 2015
Utah’s first chapter of the national “Walk With a Doc” program. We invite you, your family, and your friends to join in on this free event.