Patient Care Blog

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Podcast: Keeping Your Child’s Lungs Healthy

Perdita Permaul, M.D., Jennie Ono, M.D., and Kalli Tsirilakis, M.D., discuss healthy lung month and how parents can keep their child's lungs healthy.

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What to Know About Good Dental Hygiene

You know that brushing your teeth regularly is key for good dental health. But did you know that brushing is not enough? Or that mouthwash can actually increase your risk for oral cancer?

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Infographic: Eating for Autumn

In-season fruits and vegetables can be fresher, less expensive and more nutritious than processed treats.

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Perinatal Nutrition: How to Eat Well Before and During Your Pregnancy

Eating well during pregnancy is one of the most important things you can do for your body and your baby. But don’t wait until you become pregnant to start.

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Podcast: Preparing for Flu Season

In this episode of Back to Health, Lisa Kalik, M.D. and Alphonso Scotti, PA-C discuss preparing for flu season.

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Infographic: Healthy Lung Month

October is Healthy Lung Month, but you can celebrate all year long if you keep your lungs in top form with these tips.

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Podcast: Women's Mental Health Awareness

In this episode of Women's Health Wednesday series of Back to Health, Alison Hermann, M.D. discusses mental health awareness for women.

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Recognize ADHD early for the best treatment outcomes

Does your child--or do you--have trouble staying focused, sitting still, or organizing tasks for school or work? If so, then you might want to consult a mental health specialist about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD.

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Podcast: What Parents Should Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Karen Acker, M.D. discusses what parents should know about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids.

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Infographic: COVID-19 & Staying Safe in the Fall

Stay safe and sound this fall as the pandemic continues to linger and the Delta variant spreads.