4 Complications of UTIs Among Older Women
Untreated UTIs in older women can cause serious complications including confusion, kidney infections, and sepsis. Learn why postmenopausal women are more vulnerable and what steps you can take to prevent these potentially life-threatening infections.
Urology Shivers: Why Cooler Temps Lead to Certain Urinary Conditions
Cold weather triggers urinary problems like overactive bladder and UTIs because your body preserves warmth around organs, increasing blood pressure and urine production while your bladder muscles tense up. Stay hydrated, exercise regularly, and practice pelvic floor exercises to prevent winter…
The Risks and Signs of Late-Stage Prostate Cancer
Understand the signs of advanced prostate cancer, who's at greatest risk including Black men and those with family history, and why early detection dramatically improves survival rates from 30% to nearly 100%.
CEO Earl Walz Finalist for Top C-Suite Award
Earl Walz, CEO of The Urology Group, is a finalist for Cincinnati Business Courier's 2022 C-Suite Award, recognized for 25 years of leadership, innovation in urologic care, and commitment to employee wellness and community health initiatives.
Calming an Overactive Bladder at Night
Discover effective ways to manage overactive bladder at night, from lifestyle changes like limiting caffeine and fluids to medical treatments such as nerve stimulation and Botox injections. Reclaim your sleep and improve your quality of life.
Nervous About a Vasectomy? “Laughing Gas” is Now an Option
Anxious about vasectomy? The Urology Group now offers nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to help you relax during the procedure. You stay awake and in control while experiencing pain relief and reduced anxiety, with effects wearing off quickly after the 30-minute procedure.
Keeping a Healthy Tract in Summer: 6 Urology Wellness Tips
Protect your urinary health this summer with six essential wellness tips including proper hydration, monitoring urine color, exercise, vitamin D exposure, and avoiding smoking to prevent UTIs, kidney stones, and other urological issues during hot months.
So, What is a Urologist and When Should I See One?
Urologists specialize in treating urinary tract and reproductive health issues affecting both men and women. Learn what conditions they treat, from kidney stones to erectile dysfunction, and when you should schedule an appointment for optimal health.
Minorities and Health: Why Risks are Higher For Some Urinary Conditions
Discover why Black Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans, and other minorities face significantly higher rates of testicular cancer, kidney disease, urinary tract infections, and prostate cancer, and what genetic and social factors contribute to these disparities.
Dr. William Monnig, Founding TUG President, Passes Away
Dr. William Monnig, founding president of The Urology Group, has passed away at 79. A dedicated urologist and advocate for physicians, he led the formation of TUG in 1996 and served as inaugural president of the Large Urology Group Practice Association.
