Health & Wellness Tips
Eat well to keep your immune system strong
By now, chances are you know the advice on protecting yourself and others from the coronavirus: Keep your distance. Wear a mask. Wash your hands. And so on. But here’s […]
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What is Contact Tracing
Some people are getting anxious for the country to reopen. They want to get back to work. They want to go out to restaurants and basically return to their normal […]
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Even during COVID-19, don’t skip your child’s shots
Families are focused on staying healthy during the pandemic. And that’s the right thing to do. But health experts have an important reminder for parents. COVID-19 prevention shouldn’t mean skipping […]
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Your Life is on the Line: Who’s in Charge?
The most important decisions of your life are ahead of you and most likely you will not be able to speak for yourself. Taking charge of these critical moments […]
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Healthy Weight Week
To keep Healthy Weight Week going all year long, we wanted to share all of 15 tips that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Infographic Credit: www.unitypoint.org/desmoines/healthyweight
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Healthy Weight Week Tips
It’s time to celebrate the New Year, the new you and a healthy weight. January celebrates Healthy Weight Week, which focuses on making wellness a lifestyle by consuming nutritious foods, […]
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Pharmacists Help Make Your Medications Work
Although medicine can make you well, it also can harm you if it is not taken the right way. That’s why you need to know all you can about all […]
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World-Class Specialties
Endocrinology Services Our Endocrinology team covers a vast scope of hormone-related diseases, including diabetes. Our goal is to work with you to explore the hormonal imbalances that may be […]
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Spring into Action
The flowers are blooming, and the birds are singing. And suddenly, you feel more energetic than you have in months. It’s official: Spring has sprung. For many of us, […]
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What is a Family Doctor?
If you’re looking for a doctor who can take care of your entire family—from your newborn to your aging parents—then you just might want a type of doctor whose specialty […]
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National Safety Month – Driving
We all believe ourselves to be safe drivers, yet up to 94 percent of motor vehicle crashes involve human error. Follow these tips to help stay safe on the roads.
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National Safety Month – Preventing Falls
We may not consider slipping at home or tripping on the sidewalk to be serious risks, but they can be deadly. Falls are the third leading cause of unintentional-injury-related deaths for all ages and the number one cause of death for those 65 and older, according to injuryfacts.nsc.org.
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National Safety Month – Your Wellness
We ask a lot of ourselves each day, and over time this can put a strain on our own wellness. Try these tips to help improve your wellness at every stage of life. Tipsheet originally published by the National Safety Council.
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National Safety Month – Emergency Plan
Emergency situations can happen at any time, it’s crucial that you are prepared for the unexpected long before it happens. Thanks to the National Safety Council for this tip sheet.
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7 Ways to Make the Most of Your Doctor Visits
Some of life’s most important moments take place in a doctor’s office. That’s because your checkups and other appointments with your provider are a time to focus on your […]
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Anxiety: Tips to tame your feelings
Feeling anxious and stressed? You’re not alone. Feelings of anxiety are on the rise for many Americans. Here are some strategies that may help you cope when you feel […]
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Grieving: How to provide support
Dealing with the death of a loved one is one of life’s greatest challenges. But knowing how best to support those who are grieving can be challenging too, albeit […]
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Depression: It’s a guy thing too
Like a lot of men, you may have grown up believing a very dangerous myth that goes something like this: Men don’t talk about their feelings. And when they’re […]
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The Cost of Unhealthy Eating
During the week, it can be difficult to plan out meals, do the grocery shopping and come home to do all the cooking. Instead, easy and inexpensive trips through […]
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Changes to flu shot recommendations
With autumn comes flu season, and there are two main recommendations from the CDC this year: – Only injectable flu shots are recommended for use this season. – The […]
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