It’s February, which means it’s time to raise awareness to a cause that is important: heart disease. According to the CDC, “heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. One person dies every 37 seconds in the United States from… Read more »
Throughout the year, we always try to avoid catching a cold and the flu. Although you may think the worst has already passed us, there seems to be a second peak, according to the CDC. Our team here at South Coast Medical Group OC wants to keep our patients updated when it comes to their… Read more »
As we head into American Heart Month, it’s important to reflect on where we are with our own heart health. Your cardiovascular system has a huge role in your body. It functions to circulate blood, nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and hormones between cells. It is no secret that what you eat directly contributes to your… Read more »
Perhaps you’ve been in this situation before: After dinner, you are washing dishes and accidentally cut your finger while cleaning a glass. You are not in excruciating pain, but the cup is deep, and there is a great deal of blood. What do you do? Do you head to the emergency room or go to… Read more »
“After treating patients here over the past 20 years, many things have changed in terms of technology and the way health insurance companies are operating. But one thing that hasn’t changed is the way we’ve been able to care for our patients.” – Dr. John Cheng Discover what our patients have to stay about their experiences with us over the years: Thank… Read more »
The start of the new year is a great time to reflect on old habits and begin setting new goals and intentions for yourself. With a fresh start ahead, many people are motivated to focus on better health. From losing a certain amount of weight to starting a new diet, health is always at the… Read more »
The end of the year is always a time to reflect and make new goals for yourself. Before you can start completing new resolutions, you need to create space for them by ditching old habits that hold you back. After serving our community of Aliso Viejo for 20 years, we understand what habits our patients… Read more »
While the holiday season is known for cheerful traditions and special memories, it is also associated with stress and anxiety. There is so much work to get done, people to see, and places to be. Many people dread this time of year because their personal experience does not match the excitement of the outside world. … Read more »
This time of year reminds us of what we are thankful for. Each of us has reflected on what we are grateful for this year. I am grateful for my family and friends who have been there for me and have supported me through the highs and lows of life. I am also grateful to… Read more »
Our family here at South Coast Medical Group OC is growing. Meet our new Physician Assistant, Brian Barragan! Brian was born in Santa Monica, California and has lived in Southern California for the majority of his life. As a son of an LAPD Police Officer, Brian developed a strong work ethic, discipline, and passion for serving… Read more »