Must-have items for illness or injury By Melissa Heinen, DO, MPH & Matthew Ajluni, DO If you have tried to read an expiration date on a medicine bottle through blurry eyes in the middle of the night, this post is for you. If you have used four band-aids to cover a knee scrape on a … Continue reading “Medicine Cabinet Essentials”
The COVID-19 vaccine is now available to children ages 5 to 11. Here’s what parents and children need to know about the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine, the possible side effects, and the benefits of getting vaccinated. We Recommend the COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Age 5-11 On November 2, 2021, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was authorized … Continue reading “Kids and the COVID-19 Vaccine: What Parents Need to Know”
by Lisa A. Hammer, MD, IBCLC You’ve heard about the benefits of breastfeeding your baby. You know breast milk is best for your baby (the antibodies!). But let’s face it, returning to work after weeks of cozy breastfeeding sessions creates a lot of anxiety and pressure (pun intended) for mom. There’s so much information out … Continue reading “Busting Myths: Breastfeeding as a working mom”
Holiday safety tips for a fun and festive 4th of July This Fourth of July, more than ever, we are looking forward to celebrating with family and friends. Although some of the restrictions around COVID-19 have been relaxed, there are some other health concerns to consider. Follow these safety reminders to keep yourself and your … Continue reading “Celebrating Safely”
Cicadas have been getting all the buzz this season with their big emergence after 17 years, but another insect is experiencing an uptick in its population. With the warm, wet weather early this spring, we are seeing a boom in the tick population here in Michigan. Where do ticks live? When visiting grassy, bushy or … Continue reading “Tick, Tick, Boom”
What you need to know about testing for COIVD-19. What is the difference between a PCR test and a Rapid Antigen test for COVID-19? IHA currently offers two types of diagnostic tests for COVID-19: Antigen test (frequently referred to as a rapid test). This test detects protein fragments specific to the Coronavirus. Turnaround time for … Continue reading “Diagnosing COVID-19”
April Showers bring spring allergies. By Susanna Lin, MD It’s that time of the year – trees and gardens “wake up” from hibernation with beautiful blooms and scents filling the air. They also bring runny noses, itchy eyes, and scratchy throats. It is allergy season. Allergies can (and do) happen all year, but for many … Continue reading “Itching for Relief”
Traditional Thanksgiving gatherings with family and friends are fun but can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu. Please be sure to follow the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) orders to make your Thanksgiving holiday safer and to help stop the spread of COVID-19. The safest way to celebrate … Continue reading “Celebrating Thanksgiving During COVID-19”
Understanding Signs, Symptoms and Risk Factors by Tara M. Breslin, MD October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a great time to spread the word about the importance of breast health all year long. Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer diagnosed in the United States, typically in women, but it … Continue reading “Breast Cancer Basics”
COVID-19 means a more frightful Halloween By Martha Walsh, MD, MHSA, FACOG Halloween and everything that surrounds it – trick-or-treating, costume parades, bobbing for apples – are fun, but can spread COVID-19 or other seasonal infections, like influenza. While celebrating Halloween this year will look very different from every other year, there are still ways … Continue reading “Trick-or-Treat”