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  • What To Do If You Get Sick on Vacation

    Getting sick while on vacation is more than just an inconvenience — it can be a confusing and vulnerable experience. Whether you are visiting a theme park in Orlando or traveling abroad, finding yourself hundreds of miles away from your primary doctor makes navigating a medical emergency feel daunting.

  • The End of Hugs and Handshakes?

    As the new school year approaches, it’s important to discuss with your child about the upcoming changes that will be in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Limiting person-to-person contact is key to reducing spread of the virus. Yet healthy socialization and development still must be fostered among school-age children. How to keep young ones from touching surfaces and not their face is a difficult task, indeed — which is why hugs and handshakes will be discouraged for now. To ensure that social connections and well-being are maintained, other types of behaviors will be encouraged instead. 

  • 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.

  • What to Know About the BRCA Gene for Breast Cancer

    When actress Angelina Jolie found out she had a mutation in her BRCA1 gene that sharply increased her risk of developing breast cancer, she took the aggressive approach of having a preventive double mastectomy. Later, she also had her ovaries removed. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, actress Christina Applegate found out she also had a mutation in one of the BRCA genes. She decided to have a double mastectomy instead of a lumpectomy, and in 2017 also had her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed as a preventive measure.

  • 7 Health Issues You Shouldn’t Ignore as You Get Older

     

  • Work Your Day Like a Pro Athlete

    Whether you’re delivering a big presentation or leading a team meeting, you need to show up prepared for the challenge. You can’t just phone it in.

  • 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

  • Top Pediatrician Tips for Keeping Kids Safe

    If you’re a parent, it’s natural that one of your top priorities is to keep your kids safe. As your children grow, your safety radar has to shift from the family room floor to the digital world and the driver’s seat. Here is a breakdown of safety priorities for every age.

  • Preserve Your Hip Now To Avoid Replacing It Later

    Most hip replacements are prompted by severe cases of osteoarthritis, a disease that damages the cartilage that cushions the joint. When the hip joint reaches that point, a replacement is often the only solution.

  • 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.