Common Summer Health Issues to Avoid by Megan Goslee, LVN
Health issues can get in the way of your summer fun and you don’t want that happening. Some common ailments are bed bugs, heat rash,
Easy ‘Work’ Workouts
May is International Employee Health and Fitness Month. It’s a month to promote the importance of fitness and a healthy diet whether you are an
Hiking and Dehydration by Lindsey Burt
Hiking is a great activity for all ages and an excellent form of exercise, but a day hiking in the sun can quickly go from
Lead Poisoning- Part 1 by David Davis, M.D.
Lead Poisoning Part One Many years ago a constantly convulsing seven-year-old child was brought into my emergency room. She required immediate life-saving measures. After stabilization,
Poison Oak by David G. Porzio, M.D. FACC
We are very fortunate to live here in Southern California. The weather, as we all know, is phenomenal throughout the year. In Orange County we
Treating “Chicken Skin” Bumps: Keratosis Pilaris by Bree Ogden
Chicken skin bumps – such a simple yet instantly identifiable description of the skin problem named keratosis pilaris (commonly referred to as “KP”). KP is
The Dangers of High Temperatures by Yezenia Lagunas
Summers in North America are hot and, although heat may differ depending on the region, it can be very, very dangerous. Fortunately, by knowing
Swimmer’s Ear
Author: Monique Herb, Regional Manager What Is Swimmer’s Ear?Swimmer’s ear is the layman’s term for Otitis externa, an infection of the outer ear canal that
Q. and A. with Dr. Kiskila- This Month’s Topic: Anemia
Question- Dr. Kiskila, what is anemia? Answer- Anemia is a decreased number of red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen; people with anemia may