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”
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”
Recommended precautions for household members, intimate partners, and caregivers of COVID-19 patients Close contacts of COVID-19 patients should follow these recommendations: • Make sure that you understand and can help the patient follow their healthcare provider’s instructions for medication(s) and care. You should help the patient with basic needs in the home and provide support … Continue reading “Caring for Someone with COVID-19”
6 Tips for a healthy holiday season There’s nothing like the holidays. For many people, the holidays mean reuniting with family and friends, lots of hugs, handshakes and – So. Many. Germs. (Of course, the holidays are in the heart of flu season!) We’ve pulled together some tips for staying healthy during the holiday season, … Continue reading “Healthy Holidays”
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 there online and from every woman … Continue reading “Busting Myths: Breastfeeding as a working mom”
KEEPING YOUR COLON HEALTH IN CHECK IS IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE Did you know that nearly 100,000 people are diagnosed with Colon Cancer and 40,000 with rectal cancer each year? In other words, one in 24 men and one in 22 women will develop colon or rectal cancer in their lifetimes. March is Colon … Continue reading “Is it time for your colonoscopy?”
It’s that time of the year when runny noses, itchy eyes, and scratchy throats start. It is allergy season. For many people, when spring starts and trees and grass grow they start getting allergy symptoms. Allergies can happen all year, though. Common environmental allergies can be due to dust mites, animals, pollen, grass and trees, … Continue reading “Seasonal Allergies”
Question: My wife and I are expecting our first child. My primary care physician suggested we get our vaccinations updated prior to the baby arriving and make sure our families are vaccinated as well. We were both vaccinated as kids. What type of immunizations should we be planning for? Answer: Congratulations on your first baby! … Continue reading “Vaccinations for Expectant Parents”
We’ve all been there as patients; sick on the weekend, trip and twist an ankle. What do you do if your primary care doctor is gone for the day or weekend? Non-life-threatening emergencies can be treated at an urgent care. If you’re having a life-threatening emergency such as chest pain or a serious head injury, … Continue reading “Urgent Care Vs. Emergency Room”
By the time they reach 8th grade, nearly 50% of all adolescents have had at least one alcoholic drink with over 20% report having been drunk. In addition to being illegal, underage drinking poses high risks. While your child is young, there are significant changes in the body, including rapid hormonal changes and the formation … Continue reading “Talking to Your Teen About Underage Drinking”