Why have a family doctor?
IMAGINE HOW NICE IT WOULD BE TO HAVE ALL OF YOUR HEALTH CARE NEEDS HANDLED BY ONE PROVIDER – a one-stop shop for all of your…
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Opioid Addiction
When the “cure” becomes the problem EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT IT – members of Congress, law enforcement, mental health professionals, parents, teachers, the media, medical professionals and…
Role Reversal
When the time comes to take care of Mom and Dad IT’S A SIMPLE FACT: AMERICANS ARE GETTING OLDER AND LIVING LONGER. Not surprisingly, this has resulted in…
Time to go back to school!
Easing Back Into School For many families, August means transitioning from the laid-back days of summer to an increased pace and structure of a daily…
Sleep and Adolescents: What’s Healthy
The importance of sleep for tweens and teens It is that time of year when the sun is out, the weather is hot and vacations are…
Concussions in Children’s Sports
Heads Up! Lately the seriousness of concussions have been a hot topic in the media. While concussions are often associated with football, but they can happen…
Could my child (or could I) have ADHD?
Have you noticed your child has trouble concentrating or maybe he or she can’t sit still for more than a few seconds? Has a teacher expressed…
Nut and seed-crusted Chicken Parmesan
Hate eating Italian food because of all the carbs? Look no further with this delicious nut and seed-crusted chicken parmesan! It’s good for you, so you…
Third Transplant Sets Stage for 30-year-old’s Bright Future
Few people can likely reflect the importance of organ donation better than Travis Quario, age 30, who is now recovering from his third kidney transplant surgery….
Can pets keep you healthy?
Sure, you take great care of your pets – you feed them, walk them and love them – but have you ever thought about what…