Every other Wednesday in the Pacific Daily News, Dr. Vincent S. Duenas, an internal medicine physician at the FHP Health Center and chief medical officer at TakeCare Insurance Company, Inc, writes Wellness Wednesdays, a column offering suggestions to live a balanced lifestyle.
The 2024 Pika’s Best Family Physician, Dr. Duenas’ most recent columns are below and linked to the original columns at guampdn.com.
If you have a question, you can contact Dr. Duenas via email at vincent.duenas@fhphealth.com.
It’s time for a change - January 15, 2025
First off, I’d like to say Happy New Year, Guam! I wish you and your families all the best in the year ahead. In 2025, it’s hard to believe that despite all the advances in medicine, millions of people continue to suffer from preventable chronic disease. Not only are we in worse health than ever before, at this rate chronic illness is expected to skyrocket, painting a grim prognosis for U.S. health care. Unless, of course, we make some drastic changes today.
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Dr. Vincent Duenas, internal medicine physician at the FHP Health Center, gives you practical insights that can help you to maintain a balanced lifestyle and enhance your well being. Click on the photo above to watch this month's video on prediabetes.