Category: StarMed Healthcare

As a child’s temperature rises, so does a parent’s concern. But a fever itself isn’t an illness. It’s a signal that your child’s body is

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… well, not for everyone.  If you struggle during the holidays, please know first and foremost: You are

The holiday season often means travel for many of us, but it doesn’t have to wreck your health. Before you head to airports, trains, or

Are you up to date on cancer screenings? One-third of adults in the U.S. are still behind on routine medical care due to the pandemic.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in the world of healthcare? We recently sat down with one of our providers to get

Healthcare coverage has never been more expensive, confusing, or downright frustrating.  Many Americans are lucky to qualify for healthcare through employment. Others are covered through

May was Mental Health Month and we’re continuing our mental health series. First things first — did you catch our recent post focused on mental

The shock of being told “you have cancer” had just washed over me. “Whatever you do, don’t go home and Google the statistics about survival,”

If the last name sounds familiar, well yes, it’s identical. In early May, Jim Estramonte was named CEO of Starmount Healthcare Management, succeeding his younger

The temperatures are rising, the days are getting longer, and it’s too beautiful to stay indoors! Here’s how to make the most of your summer

High blood pressure (hypertension) can quietly damage your body for years before any symptoms appear. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to serious health complications,

Ear infections, usually caused by bacteria, are an inflammation of the middle ear. With 75% of children getting an ear infection by the age of

Ovarian cancer is the second most common gynecological cancer in the United States. It causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive

Cholesterol can be a confusing medical topic. We need a certain form of it in our bodies, but too much or too little of a

The weather’s improving. Fewer people are wearing masks. Restaurants and airplanes are full. Feels like we’re back to normal, right? But COVID-19 hasn’t gone away,

If you are sexually active, regular screening for sexually transmitted disease and infection is one of the most important things you can do to protect

Spring is in the air! Unfortunately, this means allergy-causing pollen is too. While spring brings the excitement of warmer days ahead, for many people, that

Spring break isn’t only for college kids partying on Florida beaches. These days, as winter blends into spring, many families travel on a spring vacation

March is Women’s History Month. We’ve taken great strides as a country in the journey to gender equality. But when it comes to women’s health,

By Maxine Hattie It’s March, which for millions of children means the start of spring sports. For the first time in two years, sports clinics