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  • Day in the Life: Craig Gilmer

    I’ve worked in recruiting and human resources for over a decade and what drew me to the profession all those years ago still keeps me going today: connecting people with great opportunities and giving them the chance to succeed.

  • Emergency Contraception: What Every Parent of a Teenager Should Know

    In the United States, recent news about teenage sexuality is promising. Fewer teens are having sex, down 3% since 2001. Approximately 44% of girls have sex before they graduate high school according to the 2011 data from the Florida Youth Risk Behavior Survey of high school students. Teen pregnancy rates are also falling; there has been a 48% decline in teen pregnancy rates since 1988, probably due to a combination of fewer teens having sex, better long-acting contraception options such as DepoProvera, and condom use by teens. In spite of this great news, the United States still has one of the highest rates of teen pregnancy among developed countries. Nearly 80% of teen pregnancies are unplanned, a result of contraception failure or nonuse, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

  • Advice Every Parent Needs When a Child Is Hospitalized

    We never expect our children to spend time in the hospital. So, when it happens, it can be a jarring experience both for the child and their family. But even if you feel like life is spinning out of control, there are things you can do to better navigate the situation. 

  • Awareness and Prevention of a Silent Disease: Pancreatic Cancer

    When Aretha Franklin, known as the “Queen of Soul” died earlier this year, musicians, politicians and fans alike mourned. OHBlog_Aretha_BoseWhile many had noticed her weight loss in her increasingly rare public appearances, it wasn’t until her death that we learned the cause of her illness: advanced pancreatic cancer.

  • Advice Every Parent Needs When a Child Is Hospitalized

    We never expect our children to spend time in the hospital. So, when it happens, it can be a jarring experience both for the child and their family. But even if you feel like life is spinning out of control, there are things you can do to better navigate the situation. 

  • Choose Correct Shoes To Avoid Sports Injury

    The first step to avoid a foot or ankle injury while playing sports is choosing the appropriate shoe. But there are so many options that it’s easy to get overwhelmed.

  • What’s the Deal with Vegan Cheese? A Cautionary Tale

    Americans love cheese, consuming a whopping 40 pounds per adult each year, an amount that continues to climb despite the known health risks of the fatty — and undeniably delicious — protein source. Plant-based cheeses are increasingly available at the corner store, so all your cheesy cravings are about to be met in a more healthful way, right?

  • Playing Contact Sports? Why You Need a Mouthguard

    This blog was written in conjunction with Daryl Osbahr, MD. 

  • Baseball Injuries on the Rise—What You Need to Know As a Parent

    It’s a beautiful Saturday morning. The sun is out, and there’s not the slightest chance of a typical afternoon thunderstorm. You and your family are at the ball fields, watching your son pitch a great game. He only gives up two hits, and his team wins the game. 

  • Sleep Apnea May Be Damaging Your Brain

    Sleep apnea is a serious sleeping disorder that, if left untreated, can significantly increase your risk for heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure and irregular heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation. And research is increasingly pointing to the disorder’s impact on your brain and cognitive abilities.