What you need to know about frostbite

2022-12-01T14:45:42-05:00January 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Health Tips|Tags: , |

Most people have heard of frostbite, but few truly understand the dangers it poses. This article will educate you on everything you need to know about frostbite, from prevention to treatment. Read on to learn more. What is Frostbite? Frostbite is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. It most often [...]

Travel Health: 5 Ways to Avoid Insomnia and Jet Lag Symptoms

2022-08-30T17:30:46-04:00December 20th, 2022|Categories: Blog, Health Tips|Tags: , , |

You're packed and ready to go. Great! What's more exciting than travel? But then you remember those pesky travel-related sleep troubles. Thanks to insomnia and jet lag, sleep issues can take some of the fun out of that dream vacation. The good news is that you can take a few simple measures to keep sleep [...]

6 Ways To Be Heart Healthy

2022-08-30T13:56:41-04:00October 20th, 2022|Categories: Health Tips, Blog|Tags: , |

Heart disease kills thousands of men and women. We want our patients to be healthy and happy for a long time. Making some simple lifestyle changes and taking these steps will keep your heart healthy and your body fit!  Stay Physically Active Give your heart a healthy workout with moderate physical activity. Break up the [...]

How to Have a Safe and Spooky Halloween!

2022-08-02T16:35:32-04:00October 10th, 2022|Categories: Blog, Health Tips|Tags: , , |

Leaves are falling, temperatures are dropping and pumpkin spice drinks are back — the official sign that fall is in the air. With Halloween just around the corner, it's time to dig out the carving kit and head to your favorite pumpkin patch.  Pumpkin Carving Did you know that hospitals treat up to five times [...]

How Do I Know If My Child Needs To Miss School?

2022-08-02T16:29:45-04:00October 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, Health Tips|Tags: , , |

Every Mom has woken up on a busy morning to hear the dreaded phrase, “I don’t feel good.” After the initial flurry of thoughts passes by, we all start to calm down and really consider if our children need to miss school for an “I don’t feel good” day. If you have a sick child, [...]

Nosebleeds – When Should I Panic?

2022-07-20T12:06:35-04:00September 20th, 2022|Categories: Blog, Health Tips, Illnesses, Injuries|Tags: , |

Emergency room doctors commonly see nosebleeds. That's because we know that bleeding isn't normal. We tend to panic when we suddenly have blood dripping from our nose or into our mouth. Rarely should a nosebleed send you to the emergency room, but you may need to see an ENT doctor as soon as possible. What [...]

How to Minimize the Risks Associated with Getting Body Piercings and Tattoos

2022-07-20T12:06:50-04:00September 10th, 2022|Categories: Blog, Health Tips|Tags: , |

If you are thinking of getting a tattoo or piercing, that's great: These are wonderful ways to express yourself uniquely and own your personal style!  However, it's important to note there are risks associated with both, so you'll want to keep a close watch for any symptoms you may experience after coming back from the [...]

Insomnia: How to Sleep Better

2022-07-20T12:06:57-04:00September 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, Health Tips, Illnesses|Tags: , |

Can't Sleep? Are You Tired All The Time? Many people take for granted the ability to get a good night of sleep. Insomnia can be more or less debilitating, and it affects approximately 35% of the United States population in some way. Our sleep specialists are skilled in diagnosing and treating the causes of insomnia.  So, what [...]

How Sitting Negatively Impacts Health

2022-07-20T12:07:16-04:00August 10th, 2022|Categories: Blog, Health Tips|Tags: , |

Whether it is sitting at a desk job or spending an evening on the couch watching television, people are spending more time sitting down than ever. According to a recent Washington Post article, regularly sitting for long intervals can negatively impact your health from your head to your toes. With the prevalence of immobile lifestyles [...]

Excessive Heat Watch

2022-07-20T12:34:34-04:00July 20th, 2022|Categories: Blog, Health Tips|Tags: , |

During the summer in Virginia, we can often find ourselves under an excessive heat watch. We want to be a resource to our community during this time and provide precautions to keep you and your family safe in the heat this summer. Precautions to avoid heatstroke: Take extra precautions if you spend time outside Reschedule [...]

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