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By Dr. Maria Sheron Board certified dermatologist Are you a woman with stubborn adult acne despite treatment with topical medications and antibiotics? Do you still have acne after your teens or later in life? Hormonal therapy may help. Hormonal acne may flare around menstrual periods and/or develops in a pattern that favors the jawline […]
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Keeping Our Patients Safe – Who should delay seeing a doctor during coronavirus?
We care about you, so out of concern, we ask our most vulnerable patients to remain at home. The CDC recommends that patients who are at higher risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) complications should postpone all non-urgent physician visits. If you are in any of the following categories, please postpone routine visits with us until June: […]
Protecting Your Health: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Protocol
To Our Vanguard Patients, We want to assure you that Vanguard Skin Specialists is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our patients and team members. Providing a clean environment has always been a priority. We are taking additional measures to provide a safe, sanitary environment to protect against coronavirus (COVID-19). We […]
Breast Cancer and Increased Melanoma Risk – What you need to know if you’ve had breast cancer
By Jennifer Garrick, FNP-BC DCNP As a long-time nurse in the hospital and later in private practice, I have taken care of many patients dealing with breast cancer. Seeing their journeys, heroism, and strength have made me a better Nurse Practitioner. So I share my medical advice here to help those who have had breast […]
Vanguard’s Pre-Health Program: A launching pad to a medical career
Vanguard team members see medicine as a calling. This attracts talented college grads who aspire to become doctors, PAs, and NPs, and they join Vanguard for the pre-health program. “We are extremely selective. These are high-performing biology majors, psychology majors, etc. These candidates have outstanding references and go through a rigorous interview process at Vanguard,” […]
Why you should never, ever get into a tanning bed
By Dr. Renata Prado Board certified dermatologist & fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon You have a big occasion coming up: prom, graduation, wedding. You think you will look a lot better with a glowing tan, and sign up for indoor tanning. I am here to tell you why this is a very bad idea. I can start […]
Teacher, Jewelry Designer, Nurse Practitioner – Meet Jennifer Garrick
Part of our “Women on Their Second Careers” Series There are people who have passions and there are people who pursue their passions. You can count Jennifer Garrick as one who pursues her passions. Jennifer’s career path from fifth grade teacher, to high-end children’s jewelry designer, to nurse practitioner is defined by her motivation to […]
