09|29|2023

Symptoms of Iron Deficiency Anemia

Anemia describes having a lower than normal amount of red blood cells.  The most common cause of anemia is iron deficiency.  Iron is essential for the production of hemoglobin,...

09|25|2023

Sprains: Symptoms and Treatment

Sprains are a common injury that can happen to anyone, from athletes to those simply going about their daily activities. Most sprains will heal on their own, but some...

08|30|2023

Eye Injuries: Causes, Care, & Treatment

Our sense of vision is critical to all of us. Fortunately, injuries to the eyes are uncommon.  But since they can threaten our vision, they can represent serious injuries.  Therefore,...

08|23|2023

Overdose Awareness Day: Signs of Drug Addiction

Addiction to substances such as alcohol or other drugs of abuse can lead to serious harm to the user and family and friends close to them. Fortunately, addiction is...

06|09|2023

Firework Safety Tips

Independence Day and fireworks always go together.  Since laypeople can obtain very powerful fireworks, it is important to beware of the dangers they pose. In 2021, about 11,500 people...

04|27|2023

How High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Affects You

High blood pressure (hypertension) affects nearly half of all Americans and is a major contributor to heart attack and stroke, the leading killers of Americans. While more common in...

04|20|2023

The Importance of Sunscreen

Wearing sunscreen daily is an important way to protect yourself not only from sunburns but also from skin cancer and early aging of our skin. We tend to only...

12|19|2022

Choking Hazards to Watch Out For

Christmas is here with all the decorating, gift-giving, and great food!  We hope this season is wonderful for you and your family.  Most of all we hope you and...

11|11|2022

Today we celebrate Veteran’s Day. Our soldiers place their lives on the line every day when they fight for our freedom. So when they return home, it is critical...

05|25|2022

It’s Bound To Happen: Summertime Bumps, Bruises, and Falls – When Do You Seek Emergency Care?

With the weather beginning to warm up outside, a lot of people are excited to spend more time outdoors. Regardless of how old you are, you need to put...