Sports physicals – why your student needs one
As student-athletes and band members gear up to return to school, it’s time to make that annual trip to the doctor’s office for their sports physical exam. What is a…
Know the symptoms of endometriosis – seek diagnosis early
Endometriosis is a chronic disease caused by the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) growing outside the uterus. According to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, it affects one…
The impact obesity has on your pregnancy
In this body-conscious society, women often worry about weight gain when they become pregnant. Being overweight or having a body mass index (BMI) that is considered obese adds more concern…
Mother and child reunion
On a sunny Monday morning in August 2018, a speeding car lost control and rammed into a group of people awaiting their bus. Several, including 8-months-pregnant Stephanie Johnson, were rushed…
BBQ chicken sliders
Make your summer cookout guilt-free with these tasty barbeque chicken sliders. Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Number of Servings: 8 Serving Size: 1 sandwich…
Real-life trauma care is more than a TV drama
A lot of us think we know exactly what happens in a hospital trauma unit because we’ve been watching television shows like “Grey’s Anatomy” for years. Yes, there is life-and-death…
Reluctant to get vaccines for your kid? Don’t be—they can save your child’s life
All parents hate to hear their child cry, but the alternative can be far worse when it comes to getting vaccines. So many kids are afraid of shots, and parents…
When to take your kids to the doc: fevers
When kids get fevers, parents get scared. Pediatrician Dr. Rob Sanders has seen more than a few of these cases in his urgent care clinic, and he breaks down the…
Summer safety tips: The need-to-knows about heat stroke and heat exhaustion
It’s that time of year when people hit the parks, beaches and lakes to enjoy time off in the warmer weather. But sweltering heat is an ever-present threat to melt away…
6 reasons you should donate blood
Every two seconds, someone, somewhere, is in need of blood. Our blood is essential to our biological makeup, but we may not really understand just how important it is until…