How To Winterize Your Family Old Man Winter is on his way. Time to bring out the sweaters and check your home’s heating system. And with peak flu season starting in late November, it’s also time to take a few simple steps that will help your family stay healthier this winter. Get A Flu Shot: …
Here’s to a Healthy School Year! Would you believe it’s already back-to-school time! Buying new clothes and school supplies are probably on the top of your to-do list if you have school-age children. But if you haven’t already, don’t forget to call your pediatrician and schedule a wellness exam for your kids. In addition to …
Got Gluten? What You Need to Know About Gluten and Celiac Disease You’ve probably noticed more and more food packaging labeled “gluten-free.” The term has become part of the American food vocabulary, but what exactly does it mean? Gluten is a protein found in foods that contain wheat, rye or barley. Bread, pizza crust, pasta …
Getting Ready For School August is a busy time for most families. Summer is winding down and school is starting up. It’s also the best time to consider a number of health issues to ensure your children have a safe and healthy school year. Sports Physical If your child plays sports, you may need to …
Celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver Is Urging Americans To Take A Stand Against Childhood Obesity What is the Food Revolution? It’s a global movement to get people to choose real food and cook it from scratch. It’s about food education and cooking skills. Until everyone has knowledge about food, and how to cook it, they won’t …
Food Allergies: Watching What You Eat An estimated 14 million Americans suffer from food allergies. That’s about four percent of adults and six to eight percent of children in the United States. Unfortunately, food allergies are on the rise. Peanut allergies in children tripled from 1987 to 2008, for example. There are more than 160 …
Flu Vaccinations Copy Last April, the H1N1 flu virus (originally called the swine flu) caused great concern worldwide. Reports of illness from the H1N1 virus continued in the U.S. through the summer, normally a flu-free season. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is concerned that the H1N1 virus, combined with the regular (or seasonal) flu, …
Fever in Children It’s a situation every parent faces. Your child has a fever. The questions are many. Should you be concerned? When does a fever become dangerous? When should you call a doctor or go to the emergency room? Here’s Dr. Firstname M. Lastname, a pediatrician with Medical Center/Hospital, to give us some answers. …
Family Medicine What exactly is a Family Medicine Physician? Family medicine is a medical specialty that emphasizes comprehensive care of patients throughout their lifetime. The family medicine physician is trained to care for the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of patients, young and old, male and female. For what specific reasons would someone come to …
Ear Infections in Children More than 90% of all children will have at least one infection by two years of age. Here’s Dr. Firstname M. Lastname, an Otolaryngologist with Medical Center Hospital, to tell us more about this common condition. What causes an ear infection? Ear infections of the middle ear, also known as otitis …
