10 Things for Parents to Know About the 2017-2018 Flu Vaccine by Colleen Kraft, M.D., FAAP
Here are 10 things you need to know about the 2017-2018 influenza vaccine: The flu vaccine is essential for children. The flu virus is common and
Physical Activity – How Much is Enough? By Russell Alterman, D.O.
In our busy lives we try to balance work and play. The more complexity we build into our lives, the greater is the need to
The Kids Corner: Halloween Safety Tips by Colleen Kraft, M.D.
Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids. Here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to help ensure that they have
Flu Season Is Here! By E. Chad Schmidgal, MD
What is the flu? The flu, short for influenza, is a respiratory illness caused by a virus that infects the nose, throat, and lungs. People
Q. and A. with Dr. Kiskila- This Month’s Topic: Broken Capillaries
Question- Dr. Kiskila, what are broken capillaries? Answer- Broken capillaries are tiny blood vessels that look like spider veins or tree branches when they are
Earthing
Author: Sarah Chan, PA-C Years ago, one of my medical instructors would tell his patients to spend at least an hour per day walking barefoot
Migraine Headaches by Dorcas M. Eaves, M.D., MSS
Migraines can develop swiftly and be debilitating. Unfortunately, work stress can often be a trigger. Learn more about migraines from Dr. Eaves: Patients complaining of
Migraine Headaches by Dorcas M. Eaves, M.D., MSS
Patients complaining of headaches dates before 7,000 BC, and the earliest documented treatment was a medical procedure called Trepanation. The oldest trepanned skull was found
Q&A: Ear Wax
Author: Ryan Birtcher, PA-C Question: Ryan, what is earwax and what’s its purpose? Answer: Earwax (medically known as cerumen) is a waxy substance that everyone