The first word he spoke after waking from a coma was “Dad.”Dominic “Nick” Burriel Sr. had been sitting by his son Nick Burriel Jr.’s hospital bed for 22 days waiting…

Arteriovenous malformation, or AVM, is an abnormal cluster of blood vessels that can cause life-threatening symptoms. Normally, arteries take oxygen-rich blood from the heart to nourish the rest of the…

The 3-minute drive across the family’s 400-acre horse ranch was the longest in Nicole Ainger’s life. She heard fear and panic in the phone call telling her to come fast.…

Jackie Romo stepped on a scale and smiled. After three weeks of increased physical activity and diet modifications, she'd lost five pounds — a small milestone toward her wellness goal of…

It's been one year since COVID-19 came into our community and made itself comfortable. A lot of things have changed in that year.Recently, the number of cases in our region…

Over a year into the global pandemic caused by COVID-19, we know the virus has far-reaching effects that go beyond the disease itself. The methods found to be most effective…

Can you remember the last handshake you gave? What about the last hug or high five?In these times when you’re responsibly social distancing, the frequency of physical contact with others…

Experts aren’t sure why, but there’s been a steady increase in colorectal cancer in younger patients over the last few years, according to the American Cancer Society. Physicians are worried about the…

Sixteen-year-old Karmen Reeves can tell you the exact day her life became like a topsy-turvy carnival ride: “It was Sept. 1, 2019, at the Mariposa County Fair. I was on…

As the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic continues, you may be tempted to avoid medical facilities at all costs. However, it’s just as important now to address potential warning signs…