
Prostate Health 101: What Men Need to Know at Every Age
By Peter Minich, MD, PhD, MAPP
As you get older, your prostate health changes. Here’s what you need to know about keeping your prostate healthy as you age.
As you get older, your prostate health changes. Here’s what you need to know about keeping your prostate healthy as you age.
This Father’s Day, Quincy Medical Group’s Sarah McIntyre, PA‑C, reflects on the legacy of care passed down through her family. Inspired by her grandfather, Dr. Merle Crossland, and great-grandfather, Dr. Walter Whitaker — one of QMG’s founders — Sarah continues their tradition of compassionate, community-centered healthcare. Their values of integrity, dedication, and service live on through Sarah’s work in pediatrics, honoring the generations before her and the patients she serves today.
Quincy Medical Group (QMG) will join a nationwide project and host a community game event at First Baptist Church, 739 N. 8th St. in Quincy on Wednesday, July 9 at 5:30 pm to engage communities in important conversations about medical decision making. The event, featuring the conversation game Hello, will provide information about how to prepare for future decisions about serious and critical health issues.
In celebration of Nutrition Month, Quincy Medical Group dietitians reveal their top 10 kitchen essentials for healthy eating, featuring items like Greek yogurt, berries, nuts, and useful tools like vegetable choppers and blenders.
The Quincy Medical Group (QMG) Foundation is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 25th annual Bridge the Gap to Health Race on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Participants can choose from a 5K, 10K, or half marathon.
The Summer Olympics captivated the world, and QMG Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. James Van den Bogaerde understands the dedication and physical demands required to compete at the highest level. He’s a member of the U.S. Ski Team physician pool and works closely with athletes to treat and prevent injuries. We asked him a few questions about his experience.
In November 2023, Gerald’s health rapidly declined due to microscopic polyangiitis, leading to kidney and lung failure. After some time with in-center dialysis, he and his wife, Therese, explored peritoneal dialysis (PD) through Quincy Medical Group (QMG). With support from QMG’s team, Gerald transitioned to home dialysis, which improved his quality of life and allowed him to travel again.
It’s easy to think of spring and fall as allergy seasons, since that’s when pollen makes its yearly debut. But allergy season can happen at any time of year – it all depends on what you’re allergic to and when you’re exposed to it.
To get past a difficult emotion, you need to first identify and embrace that emotion. Once you know what you are feeling and why, you are able to move into a state of mind that allows for more effective problem solving and decision making. When someone tells you to calm down, they are basically suggesting that you skip right past this step and move immediately to the problem solving state of mind. That’s just not how we work. We need that in-between step of identifying the tough feeling and sitting with it for a minute before we can move forward. What’s missing when someone says “calm down” is empathy.
In our continuous effort to prioritize mental well-being and inclusivity, we join the nation in commemorating Minority Mental Health Month. This dedicated observance brings attention to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness.
Research shows that for emotional symptoms, including depression, anxiety, and ADHD, a combination of medication and therapy is often the best form of treatment. But when should you or your child try medication? Are there other things you should try first? How does anyone even make that decision? Is there a pill for that? The following is a list of factors to keep in mind as you navigate this potentially overwhelming decision.
As you get older, your prostate health changes. Here’s what you need to know about keeping your prostate healthy as you age.
Focusing on preventive care can help you live a longer and happier, healthier life. Annual visits are a time to talk with your provider about recommended screenings, family history, and any concerns. It’s easy to put off these visits, but they can help you in the long-term.
Nave Wilson has been attending the Man Up event since its inception. For him, it’s more than just an activity; it’s a yearly reminder to focus on his well-being. He encourages other men to prioritize their health as well.