News Releases - Page 24

WHO-TV aired a story about the SonoCine AWBUS at McFarland Clinic in Ames. The screening is designed for women with dense breasts. Learn more about the screening in this report. 

You can also learn more about this service on our website: http://www.mcfarlandclinic.com/specialties/breast-imaging

McFarland Clinic PC Board of Directors recently named Andrew Perry, Chief Executive Officer of McFarland Clinic PC. Mr. Perry will begin his position with the physician-owned clinic November 3, 2014.

 Manatts Asphalt Company is resurfacing and paving a road in Nevada during August and September. The area impacted is from Highway 30 north to the railroad tracks. Patients will have access to the clinic during this project however, there might be brief delays.

McFarland Clinic is pleased to announce that Timothy Hansen, MD joined the McFarland Clinic Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Department. Dr. Hansen began seeing patients in August.

McFarland Clinic Jefferson celebrated its 20th anniversary this summer. In honor of 20 years, residents were invited to join physicians and staff for cupcakes on the Square at the annual Jefferson Bell Tower Festival held on Friday, June 13. 

 In Iowa, heat indexes are surpassing 100 °F. High temperatures inhibit the body from maintaining normal temperatures, which can result in numerous illnesses ranging in severity.

Jennifer Killion, MD, McFarland Clinic Adult Medicine, answers questions about blood pressure.

Pain, stiffness and loss of motion are symptoms people with shoulder arthritis deal with on a daily basis. Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine physician Bryan Warme, MD offers non-surgical and surgical treatment for people with shoulder arthritis including reverse total shoulder replacement.

Is that "healthy glow" really healthy? Mohs Surgeon Dr. Leslie Christenson explains what tanning does to the skin as well as the legislation in progress to prevent teens under 18 from tanning.

What should you do if you have tanned in the past? Mohs Surgeon Dr. Leslie Christenson gives you helpful tips to keep your skin safe from future damage as well as explain how you can detect skin cancer early.