Strep Throat Symptoms
Are you or your child suffering from a sore throat? Viruses, allergens, bacteria, different irritants such as household chemicals, or chronic postnasal drip can be one of many things that …
Community Health Topics
Welcome to our curated collection of articles focusing on medical conditions and community health topics. Within these resources, you'll discover valuable insights and practical information designed to enhance your understanding of various health issues affecting individuals and communities alike. From articles addressing common ailments to discussions on preventive measures and community health initiatives, our collection aims to empower you with knowledge and strategies to lead a healthier lifestyle and contribute positively to the well-being of your community. Explore these articles to stay informed, inspired, and proactive in managing your health and supporting those around you.
Pandemic Anxiety in Children
In 2019, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it produced fear, anxiety, and uncertainty. While the pandemic weighs heavy on everyone’s minds, we see how it is affecting our children. According …
COVID-19 and ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome)
Acute respiratory distress syndrome or ARDS is a life-threatening lung injury that causes fluid to leak into the lungs. ARDS usually occurs in people who have significant injuries or those …
November is National Diabetes Month
According to the American Diabetes Organization, approximately 34 million children and adults have diabetes in the United States. Diabetes is growing at an epidemic rate, and this alarming growth is …
Preventing Eye Injuries at Home
Preventing eye injuries at home starts with a plan. Re-evaluate your daily practices and correct bad habits that put your vision at risk. Awareness is the first step to maintaining …
Does My Child Have Pink Eye?
Children lead a social life where they meet hundreds of other children and adults on a daily basis. From school to playtime, they are always surrounded by people. While that …
Don’t Mistake Vocal Cord Dysfunction For Asthma
We use our vocal cords all day long without thinking about them. Most of the time they are working silently and efficiently when we breathe, speak, sing or swallow. Our …
Varicose Veins vs. Spider Veins: What You Need To Know
Glancing at her reflection in her full-length mirror one day during her second trimester, Amy saw something she’d only ever seen on the legs of her mother and her two …
Treating and Preventing Head Lice In Children
It’s the note in their child’s backpack that no parent wants to find—an infestation of head lice in their child’s class, day care center or summer camp. Parents can take …
Avoid Athlete’s Foot This Summer
Summer brings heat and moisture, sweaty outdoor sports, and spending time at public pools or humid locker rooms. Those same conditions can also bring on a case of athlete’s foot, …
What to Do if My Child Shows Signs of Mental Illness
October 10 is World Mental Health Day. The objective of this day is to raise awareness about mental health issues across the globe. It also aims to take steps to …
Should We Trick or Treat This Year?
Halloween is an exciting time for children because of the treats and the costumes. Halloween is a family tradition as children go trick-or-treating in costume with an outstretched treat bag …