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Mooresville, NC – September is National Cholesterol Education Month, a great time to have your cholesterol checked and take the steps to lower it if it is high. Dr. Gabriel Fitton, Family Medicine physician with Lake Norman Medical Group, Primary Care Gateway, is providing a free community presentation at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Controlling Your Cholesterol, on Wednesday, September 12. This presentation is an opportunity to learn more about your cholesterol and about how food and lifestyle ... ... Read More

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – The Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Lake Norman hosts free monthly educational seminars, Understanding Your Weight Loss Options . The September free seminars will be Wednesday, September 12 and Monday, September 24, both at 6:30 p.m. in The Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Lake Norman, located in the Medical Pavilion at Lake Norman, 131 Medical Park Road, Suite 303, in Mooresville. Secure your reservation early as available spaces fill quickly. Ryan Heider, M.D., FACS, medical d... ... Read More

American Cancer Soceity Issues New Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer among adults in the United States. Over 140,000 Americans are expected to be diagnosed with CRC in 2018. Earlier this year, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued new screening guidelines, making a qualified recommendation that routine colon cancer screening begin at age 45 years. The ACS estimates that more than 16,000 new cases of colon or rect... ... Read More

Mooresville, NC – In contrast to its name, a bone spur is a smooth, bony growth that forms over a long period of time. Many bone spurs – or osteophytes, as they are formally known – cause no symptoms at all, and you may not know you have one until it shows up during a routine imaging study. The condition is quite common, and can occur in any one of several areas of the body. “A bone spur on its own does not cause pain,” said Dr. Gabriel Fitton, Family Medicine. “However, depending on the size and locati... ... Read More

Mooresville, NC – While they may seem like a low-maintenance part of the body, your ears need regular care and protection. Cleaning is important, but so is safety from noise and injury, regular checkups, and knowing the signs of hearing loss. Use this checklist to periodically check in with your ears. Cleaning Your Ears Clean your ears with extra care. Wip the outer ear with a washcloth or antibacterial wipe and heed your mom’s advice: never put anything into your ear that’s smaller than your elbow, as ... ... Read More

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – The Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Lake Norman hosts free monthly educational seminars, Understanding Your Weight Loss Options . The July free seminar will be Wednesday, July 11, and Monday, July 30, both at 6:30 p.m. in The Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Lake Norman, located in the Medical Pavilion at Lake Norman, 131 Medical Park Road, Suite 303, in Mooresville. Secure your reservation early as available spaces fill quickly. Ryan Heider, M.D., FACS, medical director of The ... ... Read More

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – The Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Lake Norman hosts free monthly educational seminars, Understanding Your Weight Loss Options . The August free seminars will be Wednesday, August 8, and Monday, August 27, both at 6:30 p.m. in The Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Lake Norman, located in the Medical Pavilion at Lake Norman, 131 Medical Park Road, Suite 303, in Mooresville. Secure your reservation early as available spaces fill quickly. Ryan Heider, M.D., FACS, medical director o... ... Read More

Board-Certified Gastroenterologist MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Lake Norman Medical Group, Lake Norman Gastroenterology in Mooresviille, welcomes John C. Clements, M.D., board-certified gastroenterologist. Dr. Clements, fellowship-trained in gastroenterology at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, has cared for patients in the greater Lake Norman area for more than 20 years. His primary focus is on the diagnosis and treatment of colon cancer, GERD, peptic ulcer, celiac sprue (celiac disease), inflammator... ... Read More

Yes, and it's on the rise again. Mooresville, NC – Unless you or someone you know has experienced gout, you may think of it as a disease from the distant past that doesn’t get much mention today. But gout is still very much with us, and the number of Americans affected is increasing alongside the increases in obesity and other associated conditions. “Somewhat simplified, gout occurs when excess uric acid forms into crystals within a joint, resulting in inflammation, pain and other symptoms,” says Dr. Ma... ... Read More

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Lake Norman Medical Group, Orthopedic Spine Mooresville is hosting a Ribbon Cutting and Open House Thursday, July 26, 4:00 to 6:00 pm, to celebrate the opening of their new location, 517 Alcove Road, Suite 102, in Mooresville. The Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce will perform the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new location at 4:00 pm with open house, refreshments and tours of the office following. This social occasion is an opportunity to meet orthopedic surgeons Dr. Be... ... Read More