Local OB-GYN shares the most common tests you’ll encounter during pregnancy – from Pap smears to ultrasounds and most everything in between.
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Registered nurse Michelle Vaughan was deeply saddened when COVID-19 restrictions regarding family visitations went into effect in the critical care unit at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital. Vaughan, who works…
The COVID-19 pandemic involves questions and uncertainty, among kids and adults alike. Here is some guidance on supporting our children – and taking care of ourselves – as we navigate this…
Kate Turner is a member of the sandwich generation. She’s a caregiver for her mother Maxine who has Alzheimer’s disease, and she’s a mother with young children. She’s also a…
By October of 2017, body image issues, dieting, and anxiety collided with the trauma of a sexual assault to create a perfect storm for Emma Manis. That’s when Emma, at…
We all know healthy exercise can promote physical and mental well-being, especially as families spend more time inside and practice safe physical distancing measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.…
Racial disparities in maternal health for Black women, the mortality rate for Black women, and encouraging minority women to work with their healthcare providers.
I have to admit, I’m one of those parents who hugs her child a little tighter before school every morning. My daughter is in second grade and the thought of…
If you spend any time with media, you know about advertising overload. And for men, a particular type of ad often piques interest. There are products and services that promise…
“There is a reason why ‘sick and tired’ just rolls off the tongue,” offers Dr. Harvey Karp, best-selling author Happiest Baby on the Block, Happiest Toddler on the Block and creator of the safe baby…
Just last weekend, our family was running errands and shuffling children to activities, as is our usual Saturday routine. One of my boys was particularly irritable…
No matter our age, driving gives us a sense of independence, pride, and freedom. It matters in people’s lives, and while driving is the word, mobility is the goal. Studies…