We are rapidly approaching the shortest day of the year. This means our opportunity for adequate sun exposure is shortened. Although excessive sun exposure to the skin can cause skin damage and increase the risk of skin cancer, some limited sun exposure is important for vitamin D metabolism.
Colds and influenza are just a couple illnesses that can put a senior citizen's health at risk during the winter. This is also pneumonia season for seniors and others who are at-risk.
Last week most of us had a chance to enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday. Hopefully you had a chance to spend time with the ones you care about and take time to reflect on the things you have to be thankful for. Thanksgiving is the day of the year designated to be grateful and give thanks for our blessings. Interestingly the feeling of gratitude or thankfulness has been linked to better health.
Zachary Baeseman, MD, MPH, is a family practice physician at ThedaCare Physicians-Waupaca, and he feels strongly about the benefits of getting to know his patients over the long term. As a primary care provider, or PCP, “I can live your history with you. I get to know about your family and your situation at home, even the typical triggers that can cause a serious illness for you or land you in the hospital.”
Our mission is to not only to repair injuries and save lives but to improve our community by working to change the tacit acceptance of alcohol-related trauma. Alcohol is shown to be a contributing factor in nearly 47% of the motor vehicle crashes of patient we treated from Jan. 1 to Nov. 10 of this year.
Tip-overs and furniture falls happen when children pull furniture onto themselves climb on furniture causing it to fall, or push it over onto another child. Young children are not strong enough to lift the furniture off of themselves if they are trapped. Injuries include serious bruising, internal organ injuries and fractures
This year’s flu vaccine covers four strains of influenza instead of the usual three, and the convenient FluMist is now the recommended method for vaccinating children.
Cooler temperatures and changing leaves are not only signs that the seasons are changing, but also a reminder that influenza season is right around the corner. Flu – or as influenza is commonly called – is a respiratory illness with coughing, congestion, fever, aches and pains. The Centers for Disease Control recommends everyone over the age of 6 months receive a vaccination against influenza.
I frequently hear arguments about why parents don’t get their kids immunized against the flu. In every case, I have a valid response about why their children do need the flu shot
I’m trying to have some healthy snacks available for my child. Can you give me some ideas?
OK kids; as we enter into a colder season, remember that “sharing” with classmates can be good sometimes but not others.
One of Daniel Sutton’s recommendations to his patients is to incorporate physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle. The hiatus, which allowed him to heal as well as establish a practice and welcome a new child, seemed to help Dr. Sutton, who recently won the Community First Fox Cities ThedaCare Half Marathon at a time of 1:08:46.
My child has some serious medical conditions and may require medical care when I am not around. Is there anything I can do to make medical information available to others?
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