Joplin Internal Medicine Clinic

11/05/2021

Please get your flu shots.

10/22/2021

The safety of our patients and staff is very important to us. Although the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued new guidance stating that individuals who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, this does not include healthcare offices. Masks are still required for all patients, visitors and staff at Joplin Internal Medicine Clinic. Please be respectful of others as we roll into the cold and flu season and know that not everyone has a great immune system.

P.S it’s almost time for Halloween how creative can your mask be.

10/03/2021

1 in 8 women will get breast cancer in their lives. Ladies the picture was to cute to pass up, however please do not pass up getting the TaTas checked. Your important!

07/10/2021

If it’s time for your A1c to be checked or if your just a procrastinator come in and see us and let us do a check up.

06/09/2021

Sunburns

Damage to skin starts occurring within the first hour of UVR exposure. Within 2 hours after UV exposure, damage to epidermal skin cells. Erythema usually occurs 3-4 hours after exposure, with peak levels at 24 hours.

“Most sunburns are first degree, meaning the skin is red, it’s painful, but it doesn’t actually blister. It may later peel off,” he said.
These kinds of sunburns can be treated with a cool shower, cool compress, over the counter pain medications or an aloe gel that contains soothing products.

More serious are second-degree sunburns. “A second-degree burn is where the skin actually blisters and peels off in the more acute phase, or shortly after the sun exposure, with a weeping, filled blister,” Its recommended to treat these second-degree sunburns with a topical antibiotic ointment or petroleum jelly. Additionally, those with extensive blisters should seek medical attention to ensure they are receiving the right care to help their skin heal.
Third-degree sunburns rarely ever happen.

Prevention is the best protection. Try to avoid sun exposure between 10 am and 4 pm.

Apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes prior to sun exposure, and reapply every 2-3 hours or after swimming, sweating, or toweling off.

Apply at least 2 mg/cm2 of sunscreen to achieve the advertised SPF (about 30 mL is adequate coverage for an average adult's entire body). Most people apply one fifth of this amount.

It is recommended to use a SPF 45 or higher to protect skin from sun damage. This protection can prevent premature aging of the skin and reduce the risk of skin cancer. In addition to sunscreen, wearing UV protective clothing is another line of defense to keep your skin healthy.

05/29/2021

05/28/2021

Our office flooded on 5/27/21. So please be patient while clean up occurs.

03/27/2021

Dehydrated
The goal of replacement therapy is to correct existing abnormalities in volume status and/or serum electrolytes. Clinical and laboratory parameters can be used to assess the possible presence of volume depletion, The benefits to being rehydrated with IV fluids:
* Is that you feel better quicker.
* Recovery can be aided by fluids and correct lab assessment.
Most cost is covered by insurance. If you need assistance getting in from the car to our comfy procedure bed then let us know.

02/15/2021

Joplin Internal Medicine Clinic will be closed on 2/15/21 due to weather.

02/12/2021

We recommend staying indoors during this bad weather. If you need us we are only a televisit away.

Falls increase massively anytime we have ice on the ground. These are great tips on how to walk on ice!

Weekly Safety Spotlight!!

02/02/2021

💕 February is Heart Month 💕
1 in 4 women dies from heart disease. The most common cause of heart disease in both men and women is narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart itself. This is called coronary artery disease, and it happens slowly over time. It's the major reason people have heart attacks. Come see us for your yearly well check and get a EKG

01/12/2021

In need of a new provider?
Joplin Internal Medicine Clinic is accepting new patients