Baby’s Teeth: Why Early Dental Health is Important
Teeth help us with so many different things. They help us chew our food so it’s easier to digest, make it possible for us to form words so we can communicate, and they help shape our faces. While you may think that dental health is only important for older...
School During a Pandemic: The Importance of an Annual Physical
As kids return to school in this uncertain time, it is more important than ever that they be physically and mentally ready to handle whatever comes their way. A school physical is one way to help them prepare, as well as an important symbol of normalcy in an otherwise...
Diabetes and COVID-19
The CDC recognizes diabetes as a condition that puts you at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. An individual is more likely to have diabetes-related health problems when blood sugars are higher than their target range. These health problems can make it...
OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO RECOVERY CARE DURING THE PANDEMIC
Fear. Loneliness. Grief. Pain. These feelings are all too familiar for many of us right now. Social and economic distress, along with mandated isolation, can trigger anxiety and depression in all of us. But for those who seek relief by self-medicating with drugs and...
