Respiratory infections, such as the flu or COVID-19, can increase your risk of breast cancer recurrence, especially if you are within the one-year mark of remission. Referring to a recent study published in the scientific journal, “Nature,” Dr. John Oertle, Chief Medical Officer of Envita Medical Ce...
Patients with the same type and stage of cancer do not respond similarly to the same treatment prescribed for them. Pointing to the reason behind these differences, Dr. Dino Prato, CEO and Founder of Envita Medical Centers, said, “Double-blind placebo clinical trials are outdated because the technol...
The removal of the prostate, which is typically considered the first line of curative treatment for prostate cancer, may not always be successful in eradicating the cancer. “Research shows that in one-third of the men, there is actually a return of the PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen), meaning the ca...
With the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) movement initiated by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gaining momentum, many Americans are becoming more cautious about their diets, the quality of food, and its long-term impact on their health. “When we look at cancer, autoimmune diseases, or heart diseases, they a...
She has over 25 diagnoses and has undergone more than 60 treatments in the past 14 years, but nothing has helped Amanda Pirooz, a Lyme disease patient. “Without me getting to Envita, it's a death sentence. My goal is just to get to Envita to get my life back because I haven't really lived since 2019...
Despite the multiple complexities associated with Lyme disease, it is possible to help patients recover holistically if they have access to the latest targeted treatments. “The real challenge with Lyme disease and Lyme disease complex... is that it degrades the immune system, which is our main defen...
Patients with life-threatening diseases, such as cancer, or other chronic and autoimmune conditions may greatly enhance their chances of positive outcomes if their treatment is personalized to target the root causes of their disease. “There's more data that can be utilized to make better healthcare...
Years of persistent pain and unexplained symptoms often lead chronic illness patients, such as those with Lyme disease, to feel disillusioned and abandon their search for answers. “Getting an accurate diagnosis is a big part of the journey,” said Sarah Schlichte, a former patient and current educato...
The news about former President Joe Biden's stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis has shocked the nation, prompting many Americans to question the efficacy of screening guidelines. “People don't screen for prostate cancer when they are 70 and older, as it is generally not recommended. I always say it's...
A recent research study has implicated seed and vegetable oils in potentially increasing the risk of breast cancer, raising concerns among Americans about finding suitable alternatives. “There are other oils that don't contain that molecule of omega-6, such as coconut oil, avocado oil, and olive oil...
Over 50,000 people in the United States die each year due to colorectal cancer, but regular screenings, early detection, and precision oncology treatments, have the potential to transform these statistics. “I was one of those statistics a long time ago, but there is life after cancer,” said Sandy Yo...
Diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, Andrew, a young father, was compelled to travel from Canada to Envita Medical Centers in Scottsdale, Arizona, as he was left with limited options back home. “Envita opened my eyes to a lot of things...and it gave me a drive,” said Andrew Hayward while speaking to...
Even a tick bite may be carcinogenic enough to trigger changes in the human body, ultimately leading to various types of cancers, especially breast cancer. Decoding this complex connection, Dr. John Oertle, Chief Medical Officer of Envita Medical Centers, said, “Lyme disease evades immunity and supp...
A long-term plan to help patients recover holistically should not only include treatment, but also a proactive strategy to mitigate the risk of disease relapse or recurrence. "We need to have better data analytics for our patients, which already exists, and when doctors act as coaches to the patient...
Addressing the core causes of health concerns to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) has been a priority for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and this renewed emphasis could change the future of public health forever. “Kennedy's focus on promotin...
Increasing cancer diagnoses and deaths could be significantly reduced, if screening and prevention are prioritized effectively. “There were about 2 million cases of cancer that were diagnosed last year, and studies show that when you actually do the things to prevent it, it could actually be reduced...
Lack of access to personalized precision oncology could mean the difference between life and death for cancer patients. Speaking to Cure™ on World Cancer Day, Dr. Oertle, Chief Medical Officer, Envita Medical Centers, said, “It is a matter of getting access to the actual technology, and it's being a...
With appropriate precision-targeted treatments, it is possible to live cancer-free for decades, even after an aggressive stage 4 cancer diagnosis. “The technology exists; it's just a matter of actually unleashing it,” said Dr. John Oertle, Chief Medical Officer of Envita Medical Centers. Speaking to...
Timely and regular screenings can play a crucial role in preventing cervical cancer, which is known for being a silent disease. “It grows really slowly, and it's very silent. People don't know that they have it, and the only way to really know is to visit your gynecologist and get tested,” said Dr....
She went from being perfectly healthy, with not even a minor fever in 20 years, to a shocking diagnosis of stage 4 breast cancer, but Tammy was determined to not give up. “I just didn't know that such a thing existed,” said Tammy Morrow, referring to Envita Medical Centers' innovative approach of pr...
A tick-bite, mistakenly treated as a spider bite, had devastating implications in Sarah's life, pushing her into decades of debilitating pain and other unexplained physiological and psychological symptoms. “It puts you into that state of existence, where you are not living,” said Sarah, former Envit...
Simple steps for early detection may be the gamechanger in checking stomach cancer deaths, which is the 3rd leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. In a report, aired by AZFamily to mark stomach cancer awareness month, Dr. John Oertle, Chief Medical Officer, Envita Medical Centers said, “It is a h...
Just two days after losing her son to aggressive prostate cancer, Tammy's mother was faced with the shocking diagnosis of her daughter's stage 4 breast cancer. “I looked at my brother's situation and I knew that everything that could be given to him, was given to him, and it simply wasn't enough bec...
Cancer is no longer just a disease of the elderly as several studies indicate its increasing incidence in younger adults, people under the age of 50. “One of the risk factors for cancer is ageing... but within the last 10 to 15 years we are seeing this increased incidence of the younger population c...
Exactly a year ago, Tammy Morrow, a stage 4 breast cancer patient, was told that she had only two months to live, but she defied this prognosis with advanced precision oncology treatments, making this holiday season extra special for her family. "It was absolutely a turning point, I will say, that s...
The diagnosis of stage 4 breast cancer came as an unexpected blow to Tammy Morrow who had walked into an emergency room with symptoms of stomach pain and severe bloating. “I don't think I'd be telling any story. I think I'd be dead," said Tammy, in a news report published by 12News. Crediting her su...
She had never imagined that her symptoms of bloating would lead to a diagnosis of stage 4 breast cancer, but Tammy had also realized that her body was too weak to survive standard chemotherapy treatments. “I didn't like it for me because I knew I was in such a weak state, because my cancer had progr...
Discovering more options for treating life threatening diseases, like cancer, may be possible with access to detailed healthcare data. “Let the data decide,” said Dr. John Oertle, Chief Medical Officer, Envita Medical Centers, while explaining how their unique approach of personalized precision inte...
She was given only months to live, but Tammy Morrow, a stage 4 breast cancer patient, found a way out of this grim prognosis. “In just 21 weeks, my diagnosis changed from terminal to normal,” she said, in an article published by Fox News. This 55-year-old Arizona mother and teacher feels so grateful...
Prostate cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in men and the second-leading cause of cancer deaths, highlighting the importance of timely screening and precision non-invasive treatments. Speaking to AZFamily, on Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. John Oertle, Chief Medical Officer, Envita Medical C...
Prostate cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in men and the second-leading cause of cancer deaths, highlighting the importance of timely screening and precision non-invasive treatments. Speaking to AZFamily, on Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. John Oertle, Chief Medical Officer, Envita Medical C...
Proactive screening and personalized treatment measures may go a long way in reducing prostate cancer deaths, which is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American men. On Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. John Oertle, Chief Medical Officer, Envita Medical Centers, a Center of Excellence...
From receiving a dismal prognosis with less than 20% chance at survival to living cancer free for over 20 years, Sandy Yozipovic feels fortunate for utilizing Envita Medical Centers' innovative precision integrative oncology approach. Speaking to Lynda, on her podcast, “From Darkness to Love and Lig...
Experiencing symptoms of Lyme disease, despite going through the recommended course of antibiotic treatment for this tick-borne infection, is not uncommon. Explaining the reason behind such occurrences, Dr. Daniel Warren, N.M.D., Envita Medical Centers, said, “Lot of it has to do with the timing of...
With enhanced knowledge about the benefits of preventive care, more people are showing interest in early identification and treatment of chronic and life-threatening diseases. “Our body is magnificently designed in resilience, and we just got to give it the right things and support it, and it can ov...
The tick-borne infection, Lyme disease, presents multiple challenges as it may manifest a wide variety of symptoms, complicating the process of its diagnosis and treatment. However, in the weekly podcast of “Chronic Wellness,” Dr. Daniel Warren, N.M.D., Envita Medical Centers, said, “You can heal fr...
The gradual increase in tick population has alerted Americans, especially hikers, who want to know more about the tick-borne infection, Lyme disease, and kind of treatments required to recover from it. “It's important to differentiate the time frame in which there has been [tick] exposure,” said Dr....
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, claiming nearly 370 lives every day, but advanced screening and early intervention can play a crucial role in checking cancer deaths. “When you catch it early, it's actually quite good,” said Dr. John Oertle, Chief Medical Office...
You may be suffering from Lyme disease for years or decades before this vector-borne disease gets diagnosed. “Lot of people get tested for Lyme, but the diagnosis is missed,” said Dr. Daniel Warren, Lyme Literate Medical Doctor, Envita Medical Centers. In his podcast interview with Ali, who had Lyme...
Sarcomas are considered rare cancers, but they can be very resistant to chemotherapy and radiation. “This is true for all cancers, but particularly for sarcomas,” said Dr. John Oertle, Chief Medical Officer, Envita Medical Centers and Envita Health. Speaking at the Mike Schikman Show on “Sarcoma Awa...
Personalized precision medicine may hold the potential to not just treat chronic and life-threatening diseases like cancer, but it can also enhance your longevity. “The right medication and at the same time the best targeting of medication is what makes us unique in what we do,” said Dr. John Oertle...
The tick-borne infection, called Lyme disease, often remains undiagnosed or misdiagnosed because it may manifest varied symptoms in different people. “It's variable in terms of how it presents, but it mostly affects the neurological system because that's where the majority of infection lives,” said...
An increasing curiosity about sunscreens, fueled by social media influencers propagating anti sunscreen myths, highlighted the need for debunking such dangerous myths. “The link between sun exposure and skin cancer is well-established through decades of epidemiological studies,” said Dr. Dino Prato,...
The misinformation about sunscreens causing skin cancer could do more harm than good, because skipping the sunscreen when you are outdoors can have severe consequences. “UV exposure wreaks havoc on the skin by generating free radicals that produce inflammation and damage cell function and your skin'...
Not being in the Lyme hotbed of the North-East United States does not necessarily mean that people in Arizona are safe from this vector-borne disease. “There's certain areas that are more endemic, but the reality is it's everywhere,” said Sarah Schlichte, Patient Care Educator at Envita Medical Cent...
Diagnosed with an aggressive stage 4 colon cancer at the age of 39, Sandy Yozipovic, was determined to overcome this disease, which was threatening to shatter her world. “I really believe that there is life after cancer. You can't listen to the death sentence,” said Sandy, speaking on the occasion o...
Lyme disease, a tick-borne infection, can be difficult to diagnose due to its varied manifestations, leading to further complications and difficulties in treatment. Speaking to KC O'Day of Fox8 News Now, Dr. Daniel Warren, N.M.D., Envita Medical Centers, said, “Sometimes it's hard to even notice tha...
Lyme disease, which is one of the most commonly reported vector-borne disease in the United States, is not always easy to diagnose and treat, especially when the disease has progressed to its later stages. “There's a lot of associated infections with Lyme disease,” said Dr. Daniel Warren, N.M.D., En...
Defying the odds of surviving an aggressive stage-4 colon cancer, diagnosed 22 years back, Sandy Yozipovic feels fortunate to live through her dreams today, extending her gratitude to Dr. Dino Prato's revolutionary integrative precision oncology treatments. “We do whatever is needed to help people l...
There are many more cancer-causing agents in our environment, going beyond the commonly known causes, such as tobacco use and UV radiation. "Cancer-causing agents, known as carcinogens, can be of various types and forms, working toward triggering mutations in the human body that lead to the developm...
Awareness and accessibility to optimal outcome-driven results in every area of healthcare, and not just cancer care, is the focus of Dr. Dino Prato, Founder and CEO, Envita Medical Centers. In an article titled “7 cancer leaders on their goals for 2024,” published by Becker's Hospital Review, Dr. Pr...
Despite the advancements in healthcare, cancer continues to be the second leading cause of death in the United States. To improve outcomes of patients dealing with this life-threatening disease, Dr. John Oertle, Chief Medical Officer and Cancer Specialist at Envita Medical Centers, said, “Given a ma...
Suzanne Somers, wellness mogul and star of “Three's Company,” had claimed that she had a “regrown breast” following a novel stem cell procedure, known as cell-assisted lipotransfer, after a lumpectomy. In a Healthline article about breast cancer and its varied treatment options, following Suzanne So...
Minimally invasive surgeries like cryoablation therapy may hold the promise of significantly reducing oncology related costs, while improving patient outcomes. In a thought leadership blog published by Medical Device News Magazine, Dr. John Oertle, Chief Medical Officer, Envita Medical Centers, said...
With the goal to catch any health concerns before they turn into a bigger issue, multiple new innovations are emerging in the healthcare field. From preventive full-body MRIs to wearable devices for heart health and at-home tests for women's health, people now have access to various forms of prevent...
In the post-Covid world, Americans seem to have become more skeptical about the healthcare options available to them. Addressing this trend of the “great awakening,” in a national conservative talk radio show, a podcast by Andy Hooser, Dr. Dino Prato, Founder and CEO of Envita Health and Envita Medi...
With one simple blood test 52 cancers can be screened, which helps to reduce the risk of delayed treatments and cancer deaths. In a news feature titled, “Lung cancer screening in Arizona only at 1.3%, far below national average,” Dr. Dino Prato, Founder and CEO, Envita Medical Centers, expressed con...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., November 20, 2023 - In a candid interview with Savio P. Clemente, Journalist and Stage 3 Cancer Survivor himself, Dr. Dino Prato, CEO and Founder, Envita Medical Centers and Envita Health™, discussed certain critical aspects of cancer care, which often get missed in standard oncol...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lack of access to precision oncology services due to denial of coverage by national health insurance companies leads to deadly consequences for patients with cancer. However, self-funded employer groups are beginning to add Envita Medical Centers to t...
It is no secret that summer is building up to be especially warm this year. For many places, this means an expanded opportunity for outdoor recreation and sports. Unfortunately for everyone trying to get out doors this year, 2017 is turning out to have the worst outbreak of ticks in recent history.
In 2015, Envita Medical Centers of Scottsdale, Arizona embarked on an exciting new venture. Dr. Dino Prato, the entrepreneurial heart and visionary of Envita Medical Centers, decided to bring his brand of integrative and all-inclusive medicine to the foundation of a new kind of pharmacy built from t...
On the morning of September 11th, as the twin towers were under attack, I was being rushed into emergency intestinal surgery on a late-stage tumor that was doubling in size every day. Before my diagnosis, I was pretty much a typical Jetset reader — I ran a successful business, worked long hours, and...
SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwired - Oct 13, 2014) - Many types of cancers and chronic diseases have traditionally been difficult to treat. Chronic Lyme disease, late-stage cancers, and other chronic illnesses are often resistant to conventional medical procedures such as chemotherapy and antibiotic trea...
SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwired - September 16, 2015) - After years of symptom after symptom and doctor after doctor, Wendy, a Lyme disease patient from Oklahoma, finally found success with the treatment provided by Envita Medical Centers. Wendy had been dealing with many neurological symptoms ranging...
SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwired - October 09, 2015) - Bob had visited a total of 15 doctors after experiencing “wild symptoms” following a serious fall on black ice. Friends commented about mechanical problems and Bob was even diagnosed with occipital neuralgia after receiving treatment with little ben...
SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwired - October 06, 2015) - Chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, and anxiety are all complicated disorders that together affect an estimated 56 million Americans. Stephanie, a patient from California, had just become another one of those statistics. She was a patient who had...
SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwired - June 16, 2015) - The popular method of using maximum dose chemotherapy may soon be replaced with a concept called metronomic dosing. This relatively new process involves using low dose chemotherapy in frequent, equally spaced intervals, which allows more actionable tar...
SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwired - June 09, 2015) - Recently, Dr. Dino Prato, the CEO of Envita Medical, presented to Arizona State Senator Nancy Barto new and exciting treatment options for cancer and chronic Lyme disease. Arizona is a well-known national medical hub for the Southwest with names like M...
SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwired - April 28, 2015) - Envita Medical Centers has just published an eye-opening peer reviewed study explaining how chronic Lyme disease persists in patients and resists against most treatment, including antibiotics. The paper is titled, "Chronic Lyme Disease: Persistent Cli...
SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwired - April 23, 2015) - Envita Medical Centers recently met with Congressman Matt Salmon of the 5th district of Arizona, as well as some other key representatives from the Arizona Governor's office and the Goldwater Institute, to discuss how patients may be missing out on th...
SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwired - Oct 8, 2014) - Envita Medical Centers is a leading health facility utilizing revolutionary research based treatments in the fields of late stage and complex cancers and chronic Lyme disease. For the last 15 years, Dr. Dino Prato and his team have been pioneering scient...
SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwired - Oct 22, 2014) - Lyme disease is one of the most misdiagnosed, misunderstood and improperly treated infections in the US. A recent Envita review explains the story of young woman named Anne Golladay, who contracted Lyme disease (among other infections) while on a trip i...
SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwired - December 16, 2014) - A revealing new study on chronic Lyme disease treatment and the inherent complexities was just published by Dr. Dino Prato and colleagues from Envita Medical Centers and featured in the Open Journal Of Medical Microbiology. The study is titled, "Bo...
SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwired - January 22, 2015) - Patients are rarely given an answer about what caused their cancer and in response, Dr. John Oertle and his colleagues at Envita Medical Centers have released the peer reviewed paper, "Environmental Carcinogens and the Kinds of Cancers They Cause,"...
SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwired - March 03, 2015) - Envita Medical Centers is calling for the overhaul of the cancer treatment system and more specifically, its approach. Dr. Dino Prato, founder of both Envita Medical Centers and Unipathic Medicine feels that the drug centered system of using x treatme...