Wellness Blog
For better health and well-being.
At DFD Russell Medical Centers we are dedicated to providing you with health tips, expert advice, and wellness insights. Whether you’re looking for practical ways to enhance your daily routine, information on managing chronic conditions, or inspiration for a healthier lifestyle, our blog is your go-to resource for all things wellness.
Sunscreen Safety
In just fifteen minutes the sun's ultraviolet rays can damage your skin causing lasting effects that include premature aging of your skin, suppression of your immune system, and even skin cancer. You can protect your skin from the sun by wearing long-sleeved clothing,...
Fun in the Sun
DFD's Tips for a Safe Summer Summer is in full swing–you've fired up the barbeque, the kids are splashing in the sprinkler, and the sun is shining. DFD wants to make sure your summer is as safe as it is fun. Follow these helpful tips for summertime safety. Be H2O...
8 Tips to Beat Ticks
Summer is here and it's time to enjoy the great outdoors. Unfortunately, the great outdoors also has ticks, those pesky, blood-sucking arthropods that love to feed on us and which can carry the tick-borne infectious disease, Lyme. Symptoms of Lyme disease...
Now Accepting Patients
DFD is now accepting patients at all locations. At DFD Russell Medical Center, our commitment to patient-centered care means our experienced providers and innovative services focus on you, the patient. We are committed to providing each patient with a medical team of...
DFD Recognizes Stroke Awareness
Stroke is a disease that can happen to anyone at anytime, it occurs when blood flow to an area of the brain is cut off. Stroke affects nearly 800,000 Americans each year. The good news, nearly 80% of strokes are preventable. Let's bring stroke awareness to your...
Drug Take Back
Join us Saturday, April 30th from 10 am to 2 pm for the Drug Take Back event. Prescription medications play an important role in the health of many patients. However, expired medications or unused drugs often end up staying in the back of cabinets for months, or even...
Keep Your Sports Superstars Safe
Warm weather is here and spring sports are upon us. Each year an estimated 3.8 million sports and recreation - related concussions occur in the United States. These head injuries can have long lasting affects on kids. Be aware of risks and symptoms, and keep the game...
2016 Poison Control Week
Every eight seconds someone needs a poison control center and there are over 2 million poison exposures each year in the United States. Poisons are all around us and can affect anyone, anywhere and at any time. However, poisonings are preventable and treatable. Know...
Oral Health Care at DFD
Heart disease, stroke, respiratory disease, diabetes and preterm births. What do all of these conditions have in common? They are all linked to bacterial infections in the mouth. You know the rule: brush and floss at least twice a day, every day. But too often we...
John Meserve, MD
Meet John Meserve, M.D., our newest doctor to join the DFD team. John Meserve, MD joined DFD after 30+ years of experience in primary care medicine. The move to DFD Monmouth is prompted by a desire to be closer to his two grandsons and many family and friends. He has...