Ask a Thyroid Expert with Dr. Kaplan

Beverly Ruiz, MS, CRNP, explains the qualifications for patients seeking assistance from the Gilchrist Elder Medical Care Program and the benefits this type of care can have.

Not only is she a practicing family medicine physician at GBMC Health Partners Primary Care - Hunt Manor, one of GBMC’s 12 primary care facilities, she’s also the healthcare system’s medical director of primary care and director of population health.

More than 300,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer each year — and because of that staggering number, it’s a disease than gets a lot of attention from doctors and researchers. So it’s not surprising that new treatments, medications and surgical techniques are constantly being introduced.

Dr. Allison Jensen, Pediatric Ophthalmologist at GBMC, explains the importance of comprehensive eye exams for children.

Dr. James Baronas, Sports/Injury Specialist at GBMC, explains symptoms and treatment for childhood sports injuries.

Dr. Kevin Ferentz, Chairman of Family Medicine at GBMC, explains dehydration, tick dangers, and other summer/fall concerns.

Dr. Regina Presley, Senior Cochlear Implant Audiologist at the Presbyterian Board of Governors Cochlear Implant Center of Excellence at GBMC, explains the importance of childhood hearing screening and maintenance.

Physical Therapist, Christina Penny, DPT, OMPT, Active Life Physical Therapy, explains proper backpack usage.