National Nutrition Month: A Time to Prioritize Your Health
By Dr. Abby Hanzlicek
Every March, National Nutrition Month serves as a reminder of the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. Proper nutrition plays a vital role in maintaining overall health, preventing chronic . . .
Understanding Concussions: What You Need to Know
By Dr. Abby Hanzlicek
A concussion is a type of brain injury that can occur particularly in sports and high-risk activities. They are fairly common. A concussion can range from mild to severe, and while most individuals recover fully, it’s important to . . .
Valvular Disease
By Dr. Kent Niss
The last week of Heart Health month doesn’t mean that we need to stop thinking about heart health for the other months of the year, but it is a fitting time to discuss one more important topic when it comes to diseases that affect the . . .
Well Child Checks
By Dr. Kent Niss
Spring is just around the corner and just yesterday I saw my crocuses and tulips just starting to peak out of the ground. The signs of new and regenerating life are so refreshing! On the subject of new life I’d like to spend some . . .
Heart Health Month Take 2
By Dr. Kent Niss
Continuing on the subject of heart health this month, we will discuss the other two major factors that can affect our risk for heart disease: environmental factors and activity. Last week we discussed the non-modifiable risk factors or . . .
Heart Health Month
By Dr. Kent Niss
February is not just for happy hearts on Valentine’s day but is a month where we focus on heart health! Heart disease is our nation’s number one cause of death and morbidity and therefore deserves a lot of attention. The hard . . .
