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Did you know that many women have breast tissue that actually extends deep into our underarms?

Breastfeeding Moms: Why our Underarms Swell

elderly man sitting with baby in hospice bed

There are many misconceptions about this very valuable kind of care. Many people think hospice is just for the last weeks or days of a person’s life, but accessing this care much earlier can bring a higher quality of life...

The Caring Power of Hospice

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Recently, one of my patients told me that her mom, who lives in the Midwest called her to let her know about Life Line Screening, which offers five different screening tests for cardiovascular risks and for bone health.

Do I have Atrial fibrillation, Arterial disease, or an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?

Holiday Crafting Tips from California Live

I shared ideas for homemade gifts that are not only fun for you to make, but also special creations to send to a friend or family member.

How Couples Deal with the Grief of Miscarriage

Even what appears to be strong marriages can be put under great stress by life events.

It’s National Breastfeeding Month!

While not every mom can breastfeed exclusively for the recommended 6 – 12 months, as health care providers we try to encourage as much breastfeeding as possible and provide resources.

"Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane."
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Brad Snyder, NP and Barb Dehn, NP Bio: We became friends while volunteering at FAME Hospital in Tanzania several years ago. As...

A Conversation About Racism for All Health Care Providers

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It’s Cord Blood Awareness Month!

After childbirth, there is a small amount of blood left in the umbilical cord, the blood vessel pipeline that connects the baby to the placenta and mother.

Right now, you might be looking a photos of front-line caregivers that include Nurses, Doctors, Respiratory Therapists, EMTs and Paramedics and housekeeping staff in hospitals from coast to coast.

Caring for the Front-Line COVID-19 Caregivers!

Hydration Nation!

Okay, what do hangovers, athletic performance, constipation, and headaches all have in common? You guessed it. Dehydration!

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What is Cholesterol & Why is it Good or Bad?

Cholesterol is a fat-like waxy substance made by our liver, and found in our blood and throughout all the cells of our body. Cholesterol is essential for our good health and is needed for making cell walls, tissues, hormones, vitamin D, and bile acid. As with so many things regarding our health – amounts matter.