- Farron Hipp: Sleep apnea is a common disorder that we typically associate with loud snoring, but our next guest says it involves much more than that. So here to discuss the symptoms and treatment options is Dr. Nektarios Demetriou with Millennium Physician Group. Thank you for being with us again today, doctor. Dr. Nektarios Demetriou: [...]
- What You Need to Know About Aging In to Medicare Most people look forward to becoming eligible for Medicare, but “aging in” to the program can be intimidating. There’s a lot to learn! We hit the streets to find out what some Medicare-age folks really think of the whole process. Rebecca knows the basics, “I [...]
- Who: Allison Koss, D.O., Family Medicine I strive to empower my patients and help them understand the role they play in achieving their own best health. I work with my patients to identify how choices and lifestyle modifications impact their health. What sets you apart? I offer a compassionate and caring approach, and I focus [...]
- An important deadline is looming if you’re a senior on a Medicare Advantage plan. The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period ends March 31, and now’s the time to evaluate your options. More and more retirees are choosing Medicare Advantage, and the federal government wants to make sure you’re happy in your plan. That’s why you [...]
- “We’re becoming more aware how to avoid colorectal cancer,” says Millennium Physician Group Family and Sports Medicine Physician Patrick Murray, M.D. “There are things we can’t control, like family history and genetics, but let’s address the things we can control and nip it in the bud early.” Certain foods are better than others when it [...]
- Recommendations to start screening colonoscopies even younger than 50 are so new that they may not be covered by your insurance provider. Millennium Physician Group Gastroenterologist Julian Sison, D.O., explains the benefits of screening earlier and why the recommendations changed. “We've been seeing a lot more patients younger and younger get diagnosed with either large [...]
- We’re bombarded with all sorts of facts and stats about heart disease and a common misconception is people think if they don’t have a family history of heart disease they’re not at risk. Millennium Physician Group Interventional Cardiologist Terence Connelly, M.D., says family history’s not even in his top three risk factors. “The family history [...]
- According to the American Heart Association, now's the perfect time to “Reclaim Your Rhythm” by creating or rebuilding healthy habits. There’s one simple and easy thing you can do to take charge of your heart health. “High blood pressure - or hypertension - is the most common cause or heart disease and even heart failure,” [...]
- FULL TRANSCRIPTION: Maggie Rodriguez: Many forms of heart disease can be treated and prevented by living a healthy lifestyle and one leading risk factor that's important to keep an eye on is high blood pressure. Joining us now with more on this is Dr. Nektarios Demetriou from Millennium Physician Group. Welcome back, Doctor. Dr. Nektarios [...]
- We’ve all heard of someone having a nose job to look better, but could it help you sleep better? Turns out, rhinoplasty could be just the solution to help you have sweet dreams. “As an ear, nose, and throat doctor, I am able to address the nose with concern not only for the shape of [...]