Are you planning on visiting your grandchildren? Going on Spring Break with your kids? Or heading on a much-needed vacation after a long winter? Occasionally, we may find ourselves traveling whether it’s to visit family, go on vacation, or travel …
Read PostWhat is Patient- and Family-Centered Care? Patient- and Family-centered care (PFCC) can be defined in numerous ways depending on the source. In general, PFCC is a model for how healthcare services are delivered. The patient and their family, and the …
Read PostCreating New Year Resolutions can be a great way to begin the new year. However, it is estimated that less than 8% of people who make new year’s resolutions stick to them. Most people can stay with their goals for …
Read PostWhat is Menopause? Menopause occurs 12 months after a woman’s last period. Women may feel changes in their bodies leading up to this point in time and this transitional period is known as perimenopause. Perimenopause is when your ovaries decrease …
Read PostWhat is GERD? GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease. This condition is very common with 20% of the US population being affected. Chances for developing GERD increases in people who are older than 40, overweight/obese, pregnant, smokers, or taking certain …
Read PostYou know that physical activity is good for you. The benefits are well researched and the list is impressive. Here is just a sampling: Releases endorphins to make you feel good and fight depression Helps control weight Prevents diseases like …
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