Published on Sep 8, 2017 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Are you a member of the baby boomer generation, born between 1945 and 1965? Did you know there’s a condition that you’re five times more likely to develop than other adults? It’s true. Adults born in those years are much more likely to develop hepatitis C than other...
Published on Sep 5, 2017 by by Ramya Embar, M.D. | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Most people never think about their thyroid. But when it goes haywire, it can affect nearly every part of your body. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland found just below your Adam’s apple at the base of your neck. The gland secretes the thyroid hormone, which...
Published on Sep 5, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
School’s been back in session for a little while now. Are your kids starting to get back into the hang of the routine? Or do you have a little one who’s still feeling a little uneasy about the whole “school” thing? When it comes to school, some level of anxiety in...
Published on Aug 30, 2017 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Whether you’re an old pro at wearing contact lenses to correct your vision or are just getting started, there are a few tricks of the trade you need to know. Believe it or not, contact lenses have been in use since the late 1800s. Those first contact lenses were made...
Published on Aug 24, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Immunization, Stay Well
If your teen is headed to college this fall, you may have noticed that the meningococcal vaccine was either recommended or required. But why is that? Let’s first define what exactly the meningococcal vaccine protects against. The vaccine is designed to prevent...
Published on Aug 14, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Sports Medicine, Stay Well
With school about to get underway for the new year, that means fall sports aren’t far behind. Do you have the gear your child needs to stay safe and protected in his or her sport? While your child’s school or community team will likely provide some or all equipment,...
