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March -- Patients' Choice Award Cites Dr. Nereida Diaz-Johnson
Union Medical Group is pleased to announce that Dr. Nereida Diaz-Johnson has received a Patients' Choice Award for 2009.
Presented by MDx Medical, Inc., the Patients' Choice Award is based upon on-line patient reviews for all 720,000 active physicians in the United States.
The award takes into account patient ratings on bedside manner, courtesy of the staff, time spent with the patient, accuracy of diagnosis, promptness, degree of follow-up, and overall impression of care.
We are proud of this achievement and llook forward to continuing to provide quality, personalized care to our patients.
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YOUR PARTNERS IN HEALTH
Good Health requires a combination of personal responsibility and medical expertise. It is a partnership between patient and physician.
Dr. Clark Philogene and Dr. Nereida Diaz-Johnson are board-certified in Internal Medicine. Between them, they speak English, Spanish, French and Creole. They combine a concern for their patients with a knowledge of the health care system and a respect for all cultural backgrounds. They are your partners in health.
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MONTHLY HEALTH TIPS
 July: Sun Safety Month
By Troy
Johnson
UV radiation, also known as Ultra Violet Radiation,can be both damaging and beneficial to your health. UV radiation, which is provided by the summer sun, induces the production of vitamin D, which plays an important role in the maintenance of many major organs.
However, over-exposure to UV radiation can damage your skin, cause direct DNA damage and potentially lead to skin cancer. Additionally, UV Radiation can cause severe damage to your eyes.
Here are some of the ways you can protect yourself from harmful UV rays:
 Limit your exposure to the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV rays are strongest.
Remember, shade from trees, awnings, umbrellas does not offer complete protection.
A hat with a wide brim offers good sun protection for eyes, ears, face, neck and scalp.
Apply sunscreen with a protection rating of SPF 30 or higher. And re-apply every two hours, especially after swimming or exercising outdoors.
And remember to always wear sunglasses.
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HEALTH SCREENS
in our Office
For your convenience we now offer health screenings that previously required a visit to another office. These tests provide important health information and give you peace of mind by getting results quickly. Click each link to learn more.
Breath/Lung Testing
24-hour blood pressure
24-hour heart monitor
EchoCardiogram
Circulation to legs & toes
In-office screening for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), which evaluates circulation to the lower legs and feet.
and, in your Home
Complete the questions at the following link to evaluate your risk of heart attack within the next 10 years. Then, bring your form with you on your next visit. Framingham Risk Assessment
See whether you are at risk for bone fracture. The following risk assessment tool could help you avoid the pain and inconvenience of a broken bone. Go to the site, click the tab for "Calculation Tool," then select from the drop-down menu your ethnic category ... there are four shown, e.g., U.S. Caucasian; U.S. Black; U.S. Hispanic; and U.S. Asian. FRAX Assessment Tool
Other home screenings are for:
Depression
Diabetes
Heart Health
Prostate
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
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Preventive Care and Healthy Living. Preventive care begins with a physical. If you haven't had one in the past 12 months, schedule one today. 
