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Dr. Mark D. Gomez

Dec 4, 2020
1 min

The COVID-19 Vaccine: What We Know Right Now

I'M BACK! I know that it has been awhile since I recorded a video blog, but I am back with another edition of Friday Morning Rounds! Today's topic: the latest on the COVID-19 vaccine. I encourage you to listen to today's video as I share some facts about the mRNA vaccines that are up for Emergency Use Authorization here in the U.S. this month. As I have said before, an effective vaccine will be the fastest way for us to move past this pandemic. I plan to get vaccinated once t

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Dr. Mark D. Gomez

Sep 4, 2020
1 min

Honoring Chadwick Boseman's Memory: A Look at Colon Cancer & Racial Health Disparities

The untimely death of #ChadwickBoseman has spurred a call to revisit colorectal (or colon) cancer awareness and screening. In today’s edition of Friday Morning Rounds, I focus on the fact that Black Americans are disproportionately affected by this disease. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Watch the replay of my #CancerSucks TO YOUR HEALTH WITH DR. G™ episodes on Facebook and YouTube. You can also search for TO YOUR HEALTH WITH DR. G™ on your favorite podcast app. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Learn more about t

Can COVID-19 Be Transmitted via HVAC Units?

Dr. Mark D. Gomez

Aug 21, 2020
1 min

Can COVID-19 Be Transmitted via HVAC Units?

Can #COVID19 be transmitted via HVAC units? Learn more about where #Science stands on this question in today's edition of Friday Morning Rounds. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Read the pre-print referenced in today's video here. #FridayMorningRounds

Lifestyle Medicine's Role in Dementia Prevention

Dr. Mark D. Gomez

Aug 7, 2020
1 min

Lifestyle Medicine's Role in Dementia Prevention

For today's edition of #FridayMorningRounds, I am switching gears from the topic of the day (COVID-19) and highlighting something equally important: recent findings about dementia & the lifestyle changes that we can all make in order to lower our collective risk. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ For more information about the dementia epidemic, check out the replay of 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮 (from Season 2 of TO YOUR HEALTH WITH DR. G™) here. ⁣⁣ Read "𝘿𝙚

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Dr. Mark D. Gomez

Jul 3, 2020
1 min

The 6 Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine: Your 6-Month Checkup

Do you remember the 6 Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine that I shared with you at the beginning of the year? Have you been striving to implement them amidst these challenging times? It's time for your 6-month checkup! Whether you are on or off track, today's #FridayMorningRounds blog is worth a listen. #lifestylemedicine #health

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Dr. Mark D. Gomez

Jun 26, 2020
1 min

The COVID Effect On Sports

As a sports fan and father of a competitive athlete, I can relate to COVID-19's impact on sports personally. As a society, we have seemingly chosen to forge ahead with sports (albeit in a modified way) while accepting the inherent risks. Are we missing what's truly important? Be sure to check out today's edition of #FridayRounds to hear my take. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you missed 𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗗 & 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀, you can watch the full episode replay on Facebook, YouTube, or www.drmarkgomez

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Dr. Mark D. Gomez

Jun 19, 2020
1 min

COVID & Kids: Myths vs. Facts, Part 2

This week's episode of TO YOUR HEALTH WITH DR. G™ was filled with answers to FAQs about #COVID19 and its impact on children as well as my favorite segment, Myths vs. Facts. Believe it or not, there were even more statements that I'd hoped to address during the latter segment. I've continued to set the record straight in today's edition of #FridayMorningRounds. Be sure to watch it in order to check your knowledge of COVID-19. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you missed 𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗗 & 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀, y

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Dr. Mark D. Gomez

Jun 5, 2020
1 min

Elective Surgery: Keeping Everyone Safe

Take comfort in the fact that dedicated physicians and medical staff are developing protocols to keep you safe while restoring your health as elective surgeries resume in the U.S. in the midst of #COVID19. If you missed 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗗 𝗘𝗿𝗮, please watch the replay on Facebook, YouTube or www.drmarkgomez.com ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank you again to my friends and colleagues Dr. Michael O’Rourke, MD, FASA and Dr. Matthew R. Schmitz, MD,

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Dr. Mark D. Gomez

May 29, 2020
1 min

PSA: Doctors Are Open For Business!

That's right - your doctor's office is open for business! Your healthcare needs have not stopped just because there is a pandemic, so be sure to stay on top of things. Hear more in today's #FridayMorningRounds video blog. #health #wellness #healthcare #COVID19

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Dr. Mark D. Gomez

May 8, 2020
1 min

Addiction & COVID-19: Hope For The Present & The Future

If you missed this week's episode of TO YOUR HEALTH WITH DR. G™, you definitely missed one that was filled with raw emotion and inspiration. Check out today's edition of #FridayMorningRounds for my takeaways on what we learned this week. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you missed Addiction in the Age of COVID-19, you can watch the replay on Facebook, YouTube or www.drmarkgomez.com. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank you again to my amazing guest panelists Aaron Weiner, PhD, ABPP (Linden Oaks Behavioral Heal

Hope For Those With Endometriosis

Dr. Mark D. Gomez

Mar 13, 2020
1 min

Hope For Those With Endometriosis

Be sure to keep the conversation going about endometriosis and the options available to manage this condition. Check out today's edition of Friday Morning Rounds for a recap.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ If you missed 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬, you can watch the replay on Facebook, YouTube or my website. #FridayMorningRounds #womenshealth

Battling the Winter Blues: A Lifestyle Medicine Approach

Dr. Mark D. Gomez

Feb 28, 2020
1 min

Battling the Winter Blues: A Lifestyle Medicine Approach

Are the Winter Blues getting you down? If so, check out this week's edition of Friday Morning Rounds for some lifestyle medicine approaches to boost your mood. #FridayMorningRounds #mentalhealth #endthestigma

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Dr. Mark D. Gomez

Jan 31, 2020
1 min

Don't Skip Your Annual Eye Exam!

Eye exams! Have you had a comprehensive exam recently? Remember, vision loss and blindness are virtually preventable with regular screening. Be sure to go in for yours once a year. Learn more of the benefits in today's edition of Friday Morning Rounds. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You can watch the replay of 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎/𝟐𝟎 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎 on my Facebook page or my website. #FridayMorningRounds #eyehealth #lifestylemedicine

Spotlight: Women & Their Mental Health

Dr. Mark D. Gomez

Jan 17, 2020
1 min

Spotlight: Women & Their Mental Health

I'm closing out the week with a spotlight on Women & Their Mental Health. A year ago this week, I hosted the episode 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱 as part of my Women's Health Series on TO YOUR HEALTH WITH DR. G™. Ladies, as you set health and wellness goals for 2020, be sure to make your mental health a top priority. Do not fall for the Superwoman Trap - you cannot take care of others to the best of your ability if you do not take care of yourself first. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Yo

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Dr. Mark D. Gomez

Jan 10, 2020
1 min

Flu Season Update

It's time for a Flu Season update and, unfortunately, the numbers do not look good. There is hope, however. Check out today's Friday Morning Rounds video to learn more. To learn more about vaccines and their effectiveness, be sure to check out my October 2018 TO YOUR HEALTH WITH DR. G™ episode #𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐅𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬:𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 here: http://bit.ly/2JgTsd7. Make it a great Friday! #FridayMorningRounds #vaccines #flu

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Dr. Mark Gomez

Dec 20, 2019
1 min

YOU Are The Change Agent!

Let's start today with some Friday motivation. Who is the real change agent? Watch this week's edition of Friday Morning Rounds to find out! #FridayMorningRounds #motivation

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Dr. Mark Gomez

Dec 13, 2019
1 min

Estrogen: Key Points To Remember

I've put together some key takeaways as we close out this week's discussion about 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧. Be sure to check out my Friday Morning Rounds video to hear them. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you missed 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰: 𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐬, 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 & 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 earlier this week, you can watch the replay on Facebook or YouTube. #FridayMorningRounds #WomensHealth

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Dr. Mark Gomez

Dec 6, 2019
1 min

A Grateful Heart

Preparing for this week's show, 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬, reminded me of the incredible amount of gratitude that I have for those who came before me. These are the people who helped me become the man, husband, father and physician that I am today. Don't forget to revisit the steps along your own journey. Make it a great Friday! If you missed this week's show, you can watch the full episode replay here. #FridayMorningRounds #wellness #healthyl

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Dr. Mark Gomez

Nov 29, 2019
1 min

Initiating Recovery Mode

I don't know about you, but I'm still stuffed from yesterday. Leftovers may be looming large in your fridge (and that's ok), but I am still offering a few tips to help you get you back on track in today's edition of Friday Morning Rounds. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I hope that you all enjoyed the holiday. Make it a great weekend! #FridayMorningRounds #wellness

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Dr. Mark Gomez

Nov 22, 2019
1 min

Complementary & Alternative Medicine For Rheumatologic Conditions?

Is it ever appropriate to consider Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAM) treatment options for rheumatologic conditions? Be sure to check out my thoughts in today's edition of Friday Morning Rounds. #FridayMorningRounds #rheumatology

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