Health & Wellness Blog Posts

As an adult child whose parents lived 3,000 miles across the country from me, I understand and know all too well what it is like to get a call that one of them is in the hospital.  Trying to get a clear understanding of the situation at hand, making... Read more

Are you confused about gluten? Maybe you know someone doing a gluten free diet to lose weight. Should you go gluten free to get healthier? Gluten has become more of a focus with the popularity of gluten free, paleo, primal, and keto diets these days. ... Read more

Primary goal of the physician is to stabilize and repair a fractured finger bone or dislocated joint as quickly as possible after injury. That is necessary to avoid complications, prevent permanent deformity, and maximize chances for a full return of the... Read more

Human beings have a need for social connection. It stems from our ancestors needing to stick together to stay alive. Back in the day, those individuals who strayed from the group had a harder time surviving the elements and not starving to death. Whil... Read more

Many families hesitate to ask about hospice because they are afraid. No one can ever truly know exactly when end of life will occur. Hospice’s number one goal is comfort care for the patient and family. The Hospice team which includes intermittent n... Read more