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FCMG joins health care providers nationwide in recognizing February as American Heart Month. Below, we’ve provided some information and resources we hope you’ll find useful!  Preventing Heart Disease: Move it or lose it: Regular physical activity strengthens your heart, boosts circulation, and helps manage weight. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or […]

Winter weather has arrived in Central New york! Snow and ice may be a joy to look at, but they also pose risks to humans. Here are a few tips to keep in mind — and reduce the need for visiting one of our clinicians due to a winter injury. Winter Walking Icy sidewalks and

Each November, FamilyCare Medical Group (FCMG) joins health professionals across the country in recognizing National Diabetes Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness about the importance of prevention, early detection, and effective management of diabetes. Understanding Diabetes Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when a person’s blood glucose (blood sugar) levels are too high. It

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Know Your Risk, Protect Your Health Each October, FamilyCare Medical Group (FCMG) proudly joins healthcare organizations across Central New York and the nation to shine a spotlight on breast cancer awareness. This annual campaign is more than just a reminder to wear pink—it’s a vital opportunity to educate our

At FamilyCare Medical Group, we believe that empowering our community with knowledge and resources is just as important as the care we provide in our offices. That’s why we’ve partnered with the American Heart Association to expand access to lifesaving Hands-Only CPR training across Central New York. Together, we’re helping ensure more people are ready

Celebrate a Vibrant, Active Life at Every Age September is Healthy Aging Month, a national observance designed to spotlight the positive aspects of growing older and to encourage people to take control of their well-being—physically, socially, mentally, and financially. Founded over 25 years ago by Carolyn Worthington, editor-in-chief of Healthy Aging® Magazine, this awareness campaign

August is Immunization Awareness Month! FCMG is taking this opportunity to remind you that vaccines protect us and our loved ones from preventable diseases – and that it is important to stay informed and keep our immunizations up-to-date. Below is some information we hope you will find useful. To gain a complete understanding of vaccines,

FCMG’s Dr. Mark Pisik Pays It Forward Through Mentorship! Dr. Mark Pisik, a Le Moyne College alum, cares for patients of all ages at FamilyCare Medical Group. In addition, has spent nearly three decades contributing to the future of healthcare by mentoring students in Le Moyne’s Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Program. As a longtime instructor, Dr.

July is UV Safety Awareness Month — a timely reminder that while summer brings sunshine and outdoor fun, it also comes with an increased risk of ultraviolet (UV) exposure. UV rays from the sun can damage your skin in as little as 15 minutes, leading to premature aging, eye damage, and even skin cancer over

Because we fervently believe women deserve the quality care that they strive to provide everyone else – FCMG joins health care clinicians across the U.S. in recognizing May as Women’s Health Month! In most households, women are the managers of their families’ health care needs.*  Combined with the challenges associated with juggling child care and workplace