Mammograms: Let’s Talk about the Elephant in the Room

Mammograms: Let’s Talk about the Elephant in the Room

I’m a woman, I’ve had a mammogram, and yes, I admit, it was painful—for a few seconds each time the compression occurred to make sure the best image was obtained. Read More

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Put a Stop to Stress Eating

Put a Stop to Stress Eating

With fall just around the corner, there are so many changes happening—the weather getting cooler, school starting, and everyone seems to have a fall project or two to complete before the holidays. Read More

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Concussions 101: Know the Signs & Symptoms and How to Care for Your Child

Concussions 101: Know the Signs & Symptoms and How to Care for Your Child

What Is a Concussion?

A concussion is a brain injury caused by harm to the head or whiplash causing violent movement of the brain within the skull. Read More

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Surviving Blood Draws with Your Kids

Surviving Blood Draws with Your Kids

As a medical laboratory scientist, I have an interesting perspective on providing and surviving blood draws with kids because I had the unfortunate experience of performing my oldest child’s first blood draw. Read More

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The Blessing of Quality Patient Care for Worried Parents

The Blessing of Quality Patient Care for Worried Parents

If there’s anything parents are instinctively good at, it’s worrying. Before our babies are even born, we’re experts and can think of infinite things to worry about. Read More

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Is My Child Summer-Ready?

Is My Child Summer-Ready?

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

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Could the Prescription Drugs in Your Cabinet Put You or Others at Risk?

Could the Prescription Drugs in Your Cabinet Put You or Others at Risk?

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

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Gestational Diabetes: What Expecting Mothers Should Know

Gestational Diabetes: What Expecting Mothers Should Know

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

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Three Tips for a Healthy Heart

Three Tips for a Healthy Heart

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

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When Does a Cold Keep a Child at Home?

When Does a Cold Keep a Child at Home?

It’s cold and flu season, and it has hit my household. I blame Chuck E. Cheese and the weather. During the winter months, it’s really hard for the kids to get outside and play, not to mention burn off some energy. Read More

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A New Take on the New Year

A New Take on the New Year

New Year’s Eve is not a huge celebration on our list of family traditions. Don’t get me wrong — we love the idea of making new resolutions, watching celebrations on TV, toasting with a glass of bubbly and even shooting off a firework or two. Read More

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3 Vaccines Important to Your Health

3 Vaccines Important to Your Health

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

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