by Phil Boucher, MD | Jun 2, 2016 | Expert Health Tips, K-12, Toddlers
As a doctor, my goal is to keep children happy and healthy all year long. It is a great privilege to partner with parents to provide for the physical and emotional well-being of children through every stage of development. Read More
by Brenda Mueller, Bryan Independence Center Manager | Apr 29, 2016 | Expert Health Tips, K-12, Toddlers
Prescription drug abuse is at an all-time high in the U.S. More than 1,600 teens begin abusing prescription drugs each day. Young adults (ages 18-25) are the largest abusers of prescription drugs, mainly using Opioid pain relievers, ADHD stimulants and anti-anxiety drugs. Read More
by Benjamin Byers, DO, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist | Mar 17, 2016 | Babies, Expert Health Tips
The birth of your baby is one of the most exciting events in your life. As a board certified maternal and fetal medicine specialist, it is my job to support women and their babies through pregnancy. Read More
by Matt Johnson, MD | Feb 11, 2016 | Expert Health Tips, Grandparents
Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer for both men and women in the United States, leading to over 700,000 deaths each year? That may be a scary statistic, but the good news is heart disease can be prevented. Read More
by Chris Wagner, APRN | Jan 14, 2016 | Babies, Expert Health Tips
RSV can be a life-threatening illness for some infants. As a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse with 11 years experience who went back to school to become a neonatal nurse practitioner — a specialty I have been privileged to practice for the past eight years — it is my passion and honor to care for and protect our most fragile infants. Read More
by Michael Sayers, MD | Dec 9, 2015 | Expert Health Tips, Grandparents, K-12, Toddlers
Vaccines are an important part of keeping diseases and infections at bay for both you and your children. As a doctor, I work to educate families on the importance of vaccines, different kinds of vaccines and at what age and how often vaccines should be given. Read More
by Ed Mlinek, MD | Nov 19, 2015 | Babies, Expert Health Tips, Grandparents, K-12, Toddlers
This week we opened our new Bryan East Campus ER. Read More
by Joanna Morgan, MSN, RN, OCN | Oct 21, 2015 | Expert Health Tips, Grandparents
October brings shorter days, cooler temperatures and falling leaves. It also brings awareness to breast cancer, a disease impacting millions of women each year. Read More
by Alyssa Rutan, MD | Oct 1, 2015 | Babies, Expert Health Tips
As a doctor and a mother to three children, I understand the benefits of breastfeeding for both moms and babies. I also know from personal experience and from my patients the challenges that we experience as moms specifically related to breastfeeding. Read More
by Lisa Jarvis, Peer Specialist | Sep 16, 2015 | Expert Health Tips, Grandparents
Your healthiness and happiness is all part of your mental health well-being. Life can get busy and stressful at times, and it’s important to be actively aware of how to make choices toward a more healthy and fulfilling life. Read More
by Asha Schweitzer | Aug 19, 2015 | Babies, Expert Health Tips, K-12, Toddlers
“Mom, I don’t feel good!” Those five little words can throw your entire day off the rails. Read More
by Rachel Hall | Jul 22, 2015 | Expert Health Tips, K-12
As a parent, you go to extreme lengths to ensure the safety of your children. In today’s sports, there has become a fine line between encouraging a sports dream and risking long term health. Read More
