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During the Oscar Academy Awards, Dr. Presant gave the annual best health-themed movie HOME Award to The Big Sick for its portrayal of the importance of the health team (family, friends, doctors, nurses). This award was given on the red carpet as shown in the following video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB0Wvv4KAwI
Watch the video and the movie and understand better how important your health team is to your wellness.
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…
Birth control pills are a convenient method of contraception, widely used. But recent studies show that these pills can increase breast cancer risk. For tips on how you can reduce your risk of breast cancer, see my recent article in the Huffington Post at www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/use-of-birth-control-pills-increases-breast-cancer_us_5a45442ce4b06cd2bd03deb6
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
A new set of treatments has taken center stage for treating many cancer. Immunotherapy has added several new drugs and cellular therapies to help patients control and even cure their cancers. To see more and get tips, see my latest Huffington Post article at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/59cebfe4e4b034ae778d4a7e
While the congress and President work to decide how health care in America will change, what steps should you take now to be sure you are protected? For the latest tips on making decisions today, see my recent article in the Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/58f29e9fe4b04cae050dc7eb
It’s New Years time again, time to make some good resolutions. Here are 6 resolutions to help you get good health in the new year. See my recent Huffington Post article for details http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/586179d2e4b04d7df167d0db?timestamp=1482783515185
New data indicates that medical errors by your doctor or hospital are more numerous than previously thought. But you can take steps now to avoid these errors and protect your life. See my latest column in the Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/medical-errors-are-the-th_b_11117808.html
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
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- The Big Sick Receives Dr. Presant’s HOME Award on the Red Carpet
- Dr. Cary Presant Presents Best Health Themed Film Award to The Big Sick On the Red Carpet
- Dr. Presant Awards Health Oriented Motion-picture Excellence (HOME) Award for 2017 to The Big Sick
- Birth Control Pills Increase Cancer Risk: How You Can Lower Your Risk
- What motivates your doctor in providing you medical care
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