Heading to the hospital for a procedure or to visit a patient? You’ll need to leave your marijuana at home, whether medicinal or recreational. It’s not about judgment or even trying to mess with your vibe. We just have many…
Acne is a rite of passage for many of us, but much like anxiety and teen heartbreak, not all cases of acne are alike. Genetics play a role. Hormones can wreak havoc. And treatment is customized to the patient’s unique…
Fall sports are in high gear, and whether your student athlete plays high school football, soccer, volleyball or middle school baseball or softball, the risk of concussion is one to take seriously. “Unfortunately, there is no risk-free way to compete…
It’s a triple threat this fall with flu, COVID-19 and RSV all potential health risks, especially for the very young, old and immune-compromised. The good news is that flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are updated, and there is a new RSV…
A new school year is quickly approaching, which means many kids are helping pick out a new backpack and gathering school supplies. For some children, going back to school can increase feelings of anxiety because they will be separating from…
Those annual back-to-school physicals are kind of like measuring your child’s height on a door frame at home with a pencil – they help measure from year to year if your child is growing in a healthy manner, both physically…
Hydration is key to staying healthy during this summer’s extreme temperatures caused by a “Heat Dome” over much of the United States. “These high temperatures create dangerous conditions for children and adults alike,” said Anna Richie, MD, and clinical director…
When professional golf caddie Rusty Stark arrived at the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS, he quickly signed up for free skin cancer screenings being offered to the Korn Ferry Tour participants. A professional caddie for 13 years, Stark was…
In the summer, we spend a lot of time outdoors. Whether you are at a ball game, going swimming, taking a hike, camping or at a backyard barbecue, pests like mosquitos and ticks can not only be a nuisance, they…
Bad news first. There is still no safe sun exposure. Nada. Not ever. Don’t do it. And if you or your kids are going to be out in the pool, on the playing field or just hanging outdoors, they need…