March 13, 2020 by John Fernandez
Roundup: U.S. Agencies Warn About Fake...
U.S. Agencies Warn Companies About Fake Products That Claim to Treat, Prevent...
The HEAT Is On: Dehydration and Sports
Pro Athletes Not the Only Ones That Need to Worry About Dehydration A bizarre air conditioning malfunction in game one of the NBA Finals in...
June 6, 2014 / 2 min read
Food Allergies: A Growing Concern
Food allergies affect an estimated 5 percent of the children in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Their...
June 5, 2014 / 2 min read
Living Longer, Living Healthier With Major Illnesses
Flashback: There was a time when a diagnosis of a serious illness automatically prompted end-of-life discussions. The prognosis was often grim for those diagnosed with...
May 27, 2014 / 3 min read
Addiction Treatment: Mending the Patient and Family
You’ve heard the cliché. There is no “I” in team. There’s also no “I” in treatment or recovery. When it comes to treatment for substance...
May 15, 2014 / 3 min read
Poverty and the Gender Gap?
When it comes to retirement, a financial gender gap exists, according to a new Congressional analysis of Census data. Older women have double the risk of...
May 14, 2014 / 2 min read
What is Family Medicine?
Family physicians take care of most healthcare needs of a diverse spectrum of patients, from babies to seniors.
May 13, 2014 / 2 min read
Talking Turkey: Layers of Flavor and Texture
What is the most rewarding part of my job? I enjoy creating colorful and healthy blends of fresh, local foods that excite our patients and guests. Crisp...
May 8, 2014 / 2 min read
What is a Patient Family Advisory Council?
As healthcare continues to move towards patient- and family-centered care, it is important for healthcare providers to listen and act on what the patient and...
May 7, 2014 / 3 min read
Brighter Days: Laser Advances Cataract Surgery
By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery, according to the National Institutes of Health.
May 2, 2014 / 3 min read
Disparity in Care, Doses of Change
Do you know a needy child with an apparent case of “attention deficit hyperactive disorder?” Look closer, says Tina Carroll-Scott, M.D., medical director of South...
April 23, 2014 / 3 min read
