LaRocca Medical

02/23/2026

Due to the inclement weather conditions, our office is closed today Monday, February 23, 2026.

That said, your care doesn’t stop. We will remain available for any urgent medical matters. If you need us, please reach out through the portal, and we will respond as promptly as possible.

Your safety is so important to us. Please stay off the roads if you can, bundle up, and take good care of yourself and your family,

Stay safe and warm,
The LaRocca Medial Team

01/22/2026

Before we rush to fix what’s not perfect, pause.

Take time to appreciate what is working your progress, your consistency, the habits you’ve already built.

Growth doesn’t start from criticism.
It starts from awareness, gratitude, and understanding what’s already supporting your health.

When you honor what’s working, you create space for meaningful, sustainable change.

Progress before perfection.
Always.

01/13/2026

Heart Health Is More Than Lab Numbers

Preventing heart disease is about more than chasing cholesterol values on a lab report.

Heart health isn’t one-size-fits-all and your care shouldn’t be either.

Research shows that GLP-1 medications like semaglutide may help lower cardiovascular risk in certain high-risk patients by:
• Reducing inflammation
• Improving insulin resistance
• Supporting sustainable weight loss
• Lowering the risk of major cardiac events

Semaglutides don’t cure coronary artery disease, but when used appropriately, they can be a powerful tool as part of a personalized heart-health plan.

At LaRocca Medical, we focus on the whole person your risks, your lifestyle, and your long-term health.

Thoughtful care.
Sustainable results.
Personalized health care.

01/08/2026

Don't like injections?

There's a new option.

The Wegovy (semaglutide) daily tablet offers an alternative to weekly injections.

Learn the key points and more on our latest blog:

https://www.doctorlarocca.com/blog/Wegovy%20pill

01/02/2026

If someone followed you for one week, would your life clearly reflect your true priorities or just your obligations?

January often brings pressure to do more, fix everything, and start over. But real, sustainable health doesn’t come from extremes.

It comes from alignment getting clear on what matters most, setting boundaries to protect it, and making intentional choices that support your whole life, not just your to-do list.

In this month’s blog, The Year You Choose Alignment Over Pressure, Dr. LaRocca explores a gentler January reset. You’ll learn how clarifying your priorities, reducing mental noise, and focusing on simple, foundational habits can help prevent burnout and support long-term health without restriction, guilt, or overwhelm.

This year doesn’t have to begin with pressure, extremes, or unrealistic expectations. Dr. LaRocca invites you to step out of “New Year, New Me” culture and into a more sustainable approach to health one rooted in alignment, priorities, and real-life habits that actually last.

12/05/2025

This is what healthcare feels like when you’re finally heard.

When your questions are welcomed.

When your understanding matters.

This is the kind of care we believe everyone deserves.

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, our hearts are full. ❤

We are so grateful for everyone who makes up the LaRocca Medical community our patients, prospective patients, and supporters near and far.

From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

Warmly,
Dr. Kristine LaRocca, Dr. Debbie Solaiman & Ashley

10/23/2025

We have raised $925.45 of our $1000 goal! THANK YOU.

- The walk is this Sunday, October 27th at 9am.
- Show your support by joining our LAROCCA MEDICAL team and walking with us OR making a donation for breast cancer support and research.
- It is a 5k walk, but you can walk any length that feels good in your body.
- This is open to patients and the community.

All of our lives are affected by this disease and we have made so much progress in treating it, but have a ways to go.

I joined Making Strides Against Breast Cancer to fight breast cancer. Support me with a donation and you'll be helping the American Cancer Society fund breakthrough breast cancer research, free rides to chemo, a 24/7 help line and so much more! Donate now

10/09/2025

Join Us in the Fight Against Breast Cancer!

We are walking together at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, and we’d love for you to join our LaRocca Medical team!

Every step we take supports survivors, honors loved ones, and fuels research that saves lives.💗

Event: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Location: Bellevue State Park 800 Carr Road Wilmington DE 19808
Date: Sunday, October 26th
Time: 9am - 12pm

Bring your friends, family, and pink gear let’s spread hope, awareness, and community strength together.💗

Sign up here:
https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?pg=team&fr_id=110851&team_id=2829907&fbclid=PAdGRleANVJ1NleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp4GYXrcbgA_k3zB1aNFBpyBsGWK_s9nQX_68S_3t3XTO0X6cQGFl8NpqlXvy_aem_Vfl9GBfFzCa0Sc2IDTa7pQ

10/08/2025

How you think REALLY matters.

“I’m going to decrease refined carbs and sugars quotes” - create scarcity

vs

“I’m going to be intentional about refined carbohydrates and sugars” - creates abundance

Feeling scarcity from restrictions such as dieting leads to burn out.

Feeling abundance from conscious decisions is sustainable.

Living a healthy lifestyle requires work and commitment .

Day in and day out.

But it’s a worthy grind.

Starting a crash, diet, multiple-day fast, or cleanse that is generally driven by shame and uses urgency to prevail.

YOU are worth the investment.

Prioritize your health out of love and abundance, not out of shame or urgency.

10/07/2025

This is what personalized primary care should feel like.

We believe Great care starts with listening.

At LaRocca Medical, every appointment is designed to go deeper because your health deserves time attention and focus on why things are happening not just a prescription.

We are so thankful for patients who value this kind of care and trust us to walk alongside them on their health journey.

10/03/2025

Noticing changes in your body, mood, or sleep?

Hot flashes aren’t the whole story there are dozen of lesser-known symptoms women experienced during pre-menopause and menopause.

Looking for clarity, support and strategies that work?

Join Dr. Solaiman for an intimate Lifestyle + Medicine Workshop to explore:

How perimenopause & menopause are diagnosed

Lifestyle, nutrition & fitness strategies

Mindset & sleep techniques

Medication options: topical, oral, and device-based

Date: October 27, 2025
Time: 12–2 PM EST
Live on Zoom

Register for Workshop:
https://www.doctorlarocca.com/lifestyle-medicine-workshop-invite-10-27-25

Seats are limited save yours today