Did you get a bill about Medicare and BioFire COVID-19 testing?
Please read this letter to our patients (Medicare – BioFire Tests Letter) addressing Medicare and bills sent to patients about BioFire COVID-19 tests.
The Benefits of Awe-Inspiring Experiences for Kids
‘awe’- the overwhelming feeling of respect and amazement, often created by something vast and mysterious- is an important emotion with lots of benefits. Sources of awe might be nature, art,…
Pedestrian – Vehicle Accidents
Contributor Dr. Elise Herman Walking is a great way to exercise for adults and kids alike, but there is a concerning 11% increase in child and adolescent pedestrian fatalities in…
Wildfire Smoke Exposure and Children
As climate change causes a longer and more severe wildfire season, exposure to wildfire smoke in children is an increasing problem. Wildfire smoke is felt to be more dangerous than…
2023 Community Health Improvement Week
Dr. Martin and Robin Read share how their organizations are working together to make a healthier future for our county. https://youtu.be/Sd-lu_rpQS4 This year, Community Health Improvement Week runs June 12…
Vehicular Heat Stroke in Children
Contributor Dr. Elise Herman As summer approaches and the outdoor temperature increases, a danger looms for children- vehicular heatstroke (VHS), which is heat injury due to being in a hot car…
Social Media & Teens
Parents of teens know that this is a tough time for their kids, and many experts point to smartphones and social media as contributing to the worsening mental health of…