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Medical expertise, health tips, and wellness advice from Northern California’s top specialists.
Close-up of a kissing bug (triatomine insect) against a brown and orange background, a known carrier of Chagas disease in California.
Health Education

Chagas Disease in California: What Residents Should Know

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Featured Posts

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Health Education
August 1, 2025
Valley Fever Cases Hit Record High in California (2025)
Health Education
April 27, 2025
Why Did I Suddenly Lose My Sense of Taste or Smell?
Health Education
December 19, 2022
Debunking the Myth: Can You Sweat Out a Fever?
Health Education
November 7, 2022
Feeling Off Balance Lately? Here's What That Could Mean

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Recent Posts

Man wearing sunglasses on a beach during his vacation after getting a checkup with BASS Medical Group.
Health Tips
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June 1, 2025
Summer Travel Health Guide: What to Know Before You Go
Planning a Summer Trip? Don’t Forget Your Health
Women of different ages at a medical clinic for health screenings like mammograms, heart checks, and bone scans.
OB-GYN
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May 28, 2025
5 Screenings Every Woman Should Have to Stay Healthy at Every Age
Prioritize Preventive Care—At Every Stage
Woman using a mirror to check an irregular mole on her shoulder, monitoring skin changes that follow the ABCDE rule.
Cancer
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May 27, 2025
ABCDEs of Skin Cancer: How to Spot Dangerous Moles Early
A senior male veteran wearing a jacket with visible military USA flag, having his heart checked by a primary care provider.
Community
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May 24, 2025
Honoring Veterans This Memorial Day: Health & Support Resources in Walnut Creek
This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
Gloved hand holding a COVID-19 booster vial in front of an American flag, symbolizing updated vaccine policy in the United States.
Knowledge
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May 22, 2025
FDA’s New COVID Vaccine Policy: Who Can Still Get a Booster in 2025?
Cancer survivor doing light exercise after treatment
Cancer
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May 21, 2025
Exercise and Cancer Treatment: How Movement Can Reduce Side Effects and Improve Recovery
Man feeling nauseous in the morning, holding his stomach while sitting on the edge of a bed
Health Education
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May 19, 2025
Sick to Your Stomach in the Morning? Possible Causes
Why morning nausea affects more than just pregnant women — and when to see a doctor.
Woman in work clothes doing light stretching beside her standing desk during a lunch break
Exercise
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May 19, 2025
How to Stay Active at a Desk Job: Fitness Tips for 9–5 Workers
Unhealthy high-sodium foods, including canned soup, mac and cheese, and salad dressing, placed next to a salt shaker to highlight hidden sources of dietary sodium.
Lifestyle
 | 
May 15, 2025
Surprisingly High-Sodium Foods and Healthier Alternatives
A woman applying sunscreen on a cloudy day, highlighting the importance of UV protection even when the sun isn’t visible.
Cancer
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May 12, 2025
Can You Get Sunburned on a Cloudy Day? (And Other Sun Protection Myths)
Don’t Let a Cloudy Sky Fool You
A mom in her 30s–50s smiling during a routine doctor’s visit, sitting on an exam table talking with a female provider
OB-GYN
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May 9, 2025
Moms, Don’t Forget to Care for Yourself This Mother’s Day
A Gentle Reminder for the Caregivers
Patient having their blood pressure measured during a routine checkup at a doctor’s office.
Lifestyle
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May 8, 2025
High Blood Pressure Doesn’t Always Show Symptoms — But the Damage Can Be Serious
Female nurse in scrubs measuring a child’s height during a pediatric checkup
Community
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May 6, 2025
Celebrating Our Nurses: The Backbone of Patient Care at BASS Medical Group
Doctor examining a patient's skin for early signs of skin cancer in a clinical setting
Cancer
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May 5, 2025
Skin Cancer Awareness Month: How to Spot the Signs and Protect Your Skin
Group of women of different ages walking together to celebrate Women’s Health Month in May
OB-GYN
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May 5, 2025
How to Prioritize Women’s Health This May: A Guide for Every Age
Health Education
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April 27, 2025
Why Did I Suddenly Lose My Sense of Taste or Smell?
Split image of spoiled food and a sick person with stomach discomfort, representing food poisoning vs. stomach bug.
Gastroenterology
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April 26, 2025
Do I Have Food Poisoning or a Stomach Bug? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
Health Tips
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April 25, 2025
Can You Get Rid of Allergies Forever?
Discover what causes allergies, whether they can go away, and the treatments that offer long-term relief.
Primary Care
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April 22, 2025
High Blood Pressure Symptoms: What You Might Be Ignoring
Early Signs of Hypertension
Primary Care
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April 20, 2025
Sinus Infection or Just Allergies? How to Tell the Difference
Is it seasonal allergies—or something more serious like a sinus infection? Here's how to tell the difference.

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