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How Patient and Family Advisory Councils Improve Your Patient Experience

  Patient and Family Advisory Councils play a vital role in delivering quality care to both patients and families. Simply put, they allow

Keeping Bones Strong as We Age

From the time we are born, our bone tissue is continually being replaced through a process called bone remodeling. In our mid-20s, we reach peak bone mass, which stays fairly stable until we hit our 40s. At that point, bone cells start to die faster than replacement cells can be produced. 

So You Need a New Hip? Here’s What To Expect

Are you nervous about getting a hip replacement? That might be driven by fears of losing some original body parts and worries over long recovery times and the potential for lost mobility.

Bonding With Baby: What’s a Dad to Do?

In the months leading up to your baby’s birth, both parents are likely gearing up for the big day they welcome their newborn into the world. For many fathers there can be a lot of pressure to know what to expect and do once the baby arrives. Unfortunately, most literature and resources available tend to be directed toward mothers leaving dads struggling to know how to connect with their infant. Here are a few simple ways that fathers can bond with their newborn.

Is It Too Late for a Flu Shot? Definitely Not!

No one wants to get the influenza virus (flu). We continue to vaccinate throughout the flu season as it remains the single best way to protect our children and families. 

Can a Fitness Tracker Make Me Heart Smart?

Atrial fibrillation (or AFib) is an exceptionally common rhythm disorder. It is a quivering or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications.

Know Your Calcium Score to Prevent a Heart Attack

The shortest way to explain a calcium score is this: By knowing what yours is, you can determine your risk for heart events over the next several years.

How To Improve Blood Circulation: 6 Tips from a Vascular Surgeon

Walking: A Simple but Effective Exercise for Physical and Mental Health

In a world filled with weight-lifters and gym fanatics, we commonly feel pressured to engage in exercise routines that in some instances cause pain and wear to our joints and muscles. For the average person, finding the perfect balance among exercise, work, school, family and diet can be a challenge.

Can Fibroids Affect Your Baby? Understanding Risks