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On Oscar night 3-4-18, Dr. Cary Presant presented the HOME award (Health Oriented Motion-picture Excellence) for best health themed film of 2017 to The Big Sick. Representing the film, actor Adrian Dev joined Dr. Presant on the red carpet at the Roger Neal Style Hollywood satellite event at the Hollywood Museum to receive the trophy in honor of the film’s portrayal of the importance of having a health team of family and friends as well…
Each year, I give out an award for the best health oriented motion picture of the year (the HOME award) to a single film that illustrates an important message for patients and their families. On the red carpet at a satellite dinner during the Oscar Academy Awards, I will present the 2017 award to “The Big Sick”, and it will be accepted by one of its stars Shana Solomon who played the role of “Nurse…
Transitions in medical care threaten your relationship with your doctor. Find out why and what you can do about it in my latest Huffington Post article https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/what-motivates-your-doctor-in-caring-for-you-compassion_us_5a25e7dde4b0b1dc3502ab37
The poor live shorter lives, up to 15 years less. Why is this, and how can Americans overcome this? See my latest article in Huffington Post to find out http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/why-poor-americans-die-yo_b_10955190.html
Is an ounce of prevention worth a pound of cure? For the latest cancer prevention tips see my latest Huffington Post article from the national Women’s Health Summit http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/dr-carys-tips-on-cancer-p_b_8315850.html
Guidelines have been established nationally for nearly every disease. But are doctors following them?
Recent information indicates that in cancer care, even the best cancer centers sometimes are not making decisions that comply with the guidelines that they themselves have made! For a complete discussion, see my recent Huffington Post article about this http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/why-variability-in-cancer_b_5608227.html
Caregiving is very common in America, and in every family spouses or children or siblings or even nieces and nephews have been called in to help an informed relative. But people have not been trained to give that care, or even understand the responsibilities that come with their new role.
In order to help caregivers, I gave tips and advice on the national radio show Online Health Radio, at Blog Talk Radio with host Margery…
What will describe 2014? Will it be the year of the Sochi Olympics? Will it be the year of the midterm elections? Will it be the year of new movies or TV series?
No. 2014 will surely be the Year of Health. Healthcare reform has changed many aspects of our lives, including financial, disease prevention, our doctors, and even our access to medicines. Every newspaper and news media report has included something about healthcare. Since…
One of the more popular films (although not nominated for a best picture Academy Award) is saving Mr. Banks. It portrays Walt Disney in his struggle to get Mary Poppins produced. The untold story is the chain smoking from which Walt suffered, and how it took his life from lung cancer at a young age.
In my current article in the Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/saving-mr-disney-what-wal_b_4552732.html I talk about smoking related diseases, and how to prevent them with…
Cancer death rates are down. How can you help to reduce your risk of cancer and help prevent the occurrence of cancer in yourself, and in your family? See my recent Huffington Post article and think about how you can help your own healthcare http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/cancer_b_4579448.html
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