Medical Mythbuster: Are Poinsettias Really Dangerous?
Well, not exactly. These plants, which are very popular around the holiday season, do have some low toxicity to people and animals (as do many other plants). However, they …
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The Holidays are the Perfect Time to Start a Family Medical History
By Kenneth Kronlund, MD, FACP Medical Director, Quality and Patient Safety Did you know that sharing details with your healthcare provider about your family’s medical history and ethnicity can …
National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW)
December 5th to December 9th is National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW). This awareness week is a national observance and was established to highlight the importance of continuing influenza vaccination. …
Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipe of the Month – December 2022
Roasted Carrots with Farro, Chickpeas & Herbed Crème Fraîche Makes 8-12 servings Ingredients Farro and chickpeas 1 cup dried farro, rinsed 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 clove garlic, pressed …
Respiratory Illnesses on the Rise
Tips for Avoiding Serious Illness By Kristen Newsom, MD Holden Family Practice/Chief of Adult Medicine America is dealing with an unprecedented surge of dangerous respiratory viruses including the flu, …