Women's Health

With Dr. Amit Aravapalli You may be interested in the convenience that Cologuard® advertisements tout, but is it right for you? Here are the pros and cons every person should know about Cologuard. Statistics show that colorectal cancer is the third...

With Tryon Medical Partners Many patients assume conversations about “alternative” medicine are not a fit for their primary care provider. So should a treatment like acupuncture have a place in your health routine? We asked Tryon Medical Partners to weigh...

With Dr. Erin Hodges With so many choices, how do you know you're buying the right sunscreen? Follow these tips from a board certified Dermatologist to help you decide. A good sunscreen is a healthy skin essential year-round, but there’s a...

With Dr. Elizabeth Barnhardt Kirkland Preventive medical care such as mammograms, colonoscopies and annual exams are key to maintaining overall health. Early detection helps people work with their primary care physician to develop an action plan, with the goal of...

With Dr. Dale Owen & Dr. Ryan Shelton of Tryon Medical Partners As vaccines become available to everyone in North Carolina, it can feel like there is a light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. But, with the growing...

We can all agree that this past year was tough. As stay-at-home orders were issued and people were coping with remote learning and Zoom meetings, recycling bins overflowed with beer, wine and liquor bottles.  In September 2020, a study published...

After toiling through a pandemic full of loss, grief and worry, making an appointment for that first vaccine can be an emotional experience. Whether it’s for the safety of loved ones, getting back to work or just being able...

With Dr. Tina Kennelly, Dr. Kenesha Kirkland and Dr. Jennifer Womack of Tryon Medical Partners, an independent practice of nearly 90 physicians who joined forces because they share the core belief that the patient-doctor connection is the foundation for...

For months, we have been hearing warnings about the spread of COVID-19 growing worse with the increased indoor activity of winter. We are now officially in the throes of the latest surge. While there is great news about vaccine...

When the pandemic began, we all learned about this “novel coronavirus,” meaning a brand new strain. Since then, we’ve dropped “novel” out of the conversation and are all far too familiar with COVID-19. The pandemic certainly doesn’t feel new...

When the world began to shut down in March and jobs and schools went remote, many of us struggled to adjust to all of the changes being thrown our way. This, coupled with the unknowns about coronavirus, resulted in...

These days, anyone who sniffles or sneezes may be quick to get a side-eye from those around them. They may proclaim, “It’s just allergies!” but in 2020, any symptoms could be seen as suspect.  As we guard ourselves and our...