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By Taylor Leyva Going into this trip, I actually prepared myself a lot for the end of it. I knew that I would leave Haiti completely shattered and, in all honesty, it did take me weeks to sift through memories and feelings in order to piece together what I truly took away from the […]
Dermatology
Vanguard Virtual Connections: Online Fireside Chats with Our Medical Providers
Seeing your dermatologist or plastic surgeon during coronavirus
Welcome to the Vanguard Skin Specialists. You’re going to notice some changes in our dermatology and plastic surgery practice during coronavirus. We’re the same people, but we’re making the changes needed to keep you safe. High priority visits and surgeries At this time, we are only seeing essential, urgent, and high acuity conditions in office […]
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: […]
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 […]
Pre-Cancerous Spot: Is Actinic Keratosis serious?
You go to the dermatologist with some concerning spot, and you’re told that you have Actinic Keratosis (AK) or Actinic Keratoses (plural). The good news is…you don’t have skin cancer. . . yet. Approximately 58 million Americans have at least one AK, so you are not alone. Actinic keratosis is a common precancer on the […]
