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Torrance, CA

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Your Concierge Doctor Invites You to Learn Caregiving Essestials- FREE workshop

July 11, 2017

Caregiving Essentials Workshop Caregiving can be difficult, stressful and exhausting. David Hart Ph. D. offers a FREE 4 hour workshop on caregiving. Dr Hart is a psychotherapist with a specialty in dementia and dealing with their care givers. In this interactive workshop you will learn techniques to manage challenging behaviors, stress reduction, strategies for communication and what…

Your Concierge Physician Invites You and Those With Memory Issues to a Program On Driving and Memory Loss

July 11, 2017

Driving and memory Loss On July 25, 2017 at the Redondo Beach Main Library 5:30 to 7:30 PM there will be a panel discussion on driving and drivers with memory loss. Please RSVP to 310-374-3426 extension 256 by July 24 This is provided by the South Bay Dementia Education Consortium. As your concierge doctor I…

Your Concierge Physician Demonstrates How to Stop a Nosebleed

July 7, 2017

If you have bleeding from the nose pay attention to the proper positioning of the pressure to the nose to stop the nose bleed. As your concierge doctor I welcome your comments, questions and suggestions.

Your Concierge Doctor Reminds You To Be Careful With On-line Insurance Company Doctor Lists and Fees

June 26, 2015

Online insurance companies’ lists of participating doctors are not always correct. Last year 2 major insurance companies had lists of participating doctors that included one third of the doctors who were NOT on the plan. I currently participate in most PPO plans and Medicare. I am not a part of ANY HMO, covered California or medi-caid…

Your Concierge Physician reminds you to pack a Travel Health Kit and visit www.cdc.gov when travelling

July 7, 2014

This is from the CDC website for travelers. I encourage you to check out the site, www.cdc.gov, before travelling and explore the Travelers’ Health section. There is up to date information specific to each country, disease and requirements as well as general travel info. If you need travel vaccines please contact me. Travel Health Kits Amanda…

Your Concierge Physician’s Newsletter Part 4 Beach Safety

July 6, 2014

ENJOY OUR BEACHES We are fortunate to have beautiful beaches locally. With just a few precautions you can have a safe and enjoyable day at one of our beaches. Currently we have an abundance of stingray. I have seen several patients who have had stingray injuries. If you get a stingray wound you should irrigate…

Your Concierge Physician’s Summer Newsletter Part 3 Protect Your Eyes

July 6, 2014

DON’T FORGET ABOUT YOUR EYES The UVA and UVB rays from the sun damage the eyes as well as the skin. You want to make sure that your glasses and sunglasses filter out both UVA and UVB light. Make sure you wear your sunglasses when you were out in the sun even if it is…

Your Concierge Physician’s Summer Newsletter Part 2 – Sunscreens

July 6, 2014

PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM SUN DAMAGE Long days and hot weather encourage us to enjoy being outside during the summer. A little knowledge and simple precautions can keep you healthy and safe while you were swimming at the beach, sharing a picnic, biking or reading a good book by the pool. Everyone knows the importance…

Your Concierge Physician’s Summer Newsletter, part 1

July 6, 2014

I hope the Summer 2014 Newsletter finds you all well and happy. It is hard to believe that a year has passed in my new concierge practice. It has been gratifying to help many of you through difficult issues knowing that the standard medical system would not have been able to. You never know what…

Your Concierge Doctor, Nancy Griffith MD, MPH, invites You to Enjoy fresh Onions

September 16, 2013

Your concierge doctor invites you to enjoy fresh sweet onions Onions are good for you. The help prevent cancer, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, protect the heart, increase bone density, decrease inflammation and prevent infection. Onions have been called the chef’s assistant”. Look through cookbook and you will see that almost any soup recipe and…