May 20, 2015 A Parent’s Guide to Helping Teens Celebrate Graduation Safely The days and weeks before and after graduation are an exciting time for teens and their families, but the joy can turn tragic when alcohol is part of the mix.
July 24, 2015 Pool Chemicals: The Overlooked Side of Swimming Safety Nothing says summer like jumping into a swimming pool filled with cool, sparkling water.
Sept. 23, 2015 Secret Confessions of a Med School Mom I didn’t head straight to medical school after college. I did, however, head straight into parenting.
Oct. 23, 2015 Five Tips for Hosting a Food Allergy-Friendly Halloween Party Tasty treats are a favorite part of Halloween, but they can be dangerous for people with food allergies.
Nov. 25, 2015 Celebrate Safely: How to Avoid Holiday Hazards (Infographic) Temperatures have begun to drop, and scarves and gloves are coming out of hiding. It’s that wonderful time of year when families and friends gather to celebrate, share in food and drink and make memories.
Dec. 22, 2015 Finding Peace Amid Violence As 2015 draws to a close, we continue to face a level of violence in the United States that is challenging, heartbreaking and deeply disturbing.
Feb. 15, 2016 Emergency Care or Urgent Care – Where to Go When You Need Treatment for the Flu? With cold and flu season in full swing, should you head to the emergency department or an urgent care center when your symptoms become severe?
June 4, 2016 CPR and AEDs Save Lives, Especially Young Healthy Athletes We’ve learned a great deal about improving survival rates and quality of life for sudden cardiac arrest patients.
June 20, 2016 Five Common Misconceptions about Hospice Care Considering hospice care for a loved one or yourself can feel scary and overwhelming. As a hospice nurse for more than 15 years, I know how difficult accepting an incurable diagnosis can be.
July 29, 2016 Let’s Get Ahead of the Family Planning Curve in Arizona Unintended pregnancies, especially teen pregnancy and its social consequences, are a significant cause of inter-generational poverty and poor health outcomes.