According to the National Institutes of Health, chest pain is the second largest cause of emergency room visits in the United States. Roughly 20% to 40% of the global population is affected by chest pain of some kind every year. While chest pain could be a symptom of a serious health issue, there are many instances when it is not. Here … [Read more...] about Common Causes of Chest Pain & When You Should See a Doctor
Doctor's Corner
A collection of articles that our own doctors have written about various health-related health topics. Let us know if you have any questions or would like to suggest a future article topic.
How to Treat and Prevent Five of the Most Common Holiday Illnesses
The winter time has traditionally been associated with illness. Infants, elderly, and those with compromised immune systems, are especially susceptible. With holiday excitement, we tend to put our health on the back burner. During this busy time, it is important to monitor the health status of everyone in the family. Below are listed … [Read more...] about How to Treat and Prevent Five of the Most Common Holiday Illnesses
Baby Safety Tips: How to Prepare Your Home for Curious Babies
Babies are naturally curious, and as parents we want to foster this curiosity so that they can learn and grow into happy, imaginative kids. But while a curious baby is a great thing for childhood development, there are things all around the house that can cause your baby harm if they are able to get into them. September is National … [Read more...] about Baby Safety Tips: How to Prepare Your Home for Curious Babies
The Many Causes of Meningitis
Most of us have heard of meningitis, but what most of us are not aware of is that there are actually many causes of meningitis. Meningitis is a clinical syndrome characterized by inflammation of the meninges, which are the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. The inflammation is usually caused by an infection of the … [Read more...] about The Many Causes of Meningitis
Guard Against Heart Disease
National heart month has been celebrated in the United States every February since 1964 when Lyndon Johnson declared the first American Heart Month. The month is dedicated to increasing awareness of heart disease as the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Many activities and awareness programs are scheduled … [Read more...] about Guard Against Heart Disease
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