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…
Your Health Matters Blog | Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines
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…
Urgent Care or Emergency Room: Which One?
Have you ever wondered whether you should go to urgent care or the emergency room for your health care needs? Take a look at the infographic…
What you REALLY need to know about Stroke
You may already know the risk factors and warning signs for a stroke, but do you know what happens behind the scenes at a hospital when…
Heat Safety
BEAT THE HEAT! Summer means heat indexes of 105 degrees Fahrenheit and heat-related illnesses. Heat is the deadliest weather event – killing an average of 658 people in…