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Most parents who’ve given birth to a premature baby and have experienced a stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) will agree – it can cause a lot of distress. It’s usually accompanied by a host of questions that accumulate faster than any one of them can be answered:Will our baby survive?If…

Saturday marks a milestone in the fight against HIV/AIDS: the 30th annual World AIDS Day.Since the height of the epidemic in the mid-1980s, the number of people newly infected with HIV has reduced dramatically – by more than two-thirds. And thanks to better treatments, the number of people with HIV …

When a lung cancer diagnosis is delivered, patients have a flurry of questions. The first one is often: “Now what?” Whether they face surgery, chemotherapy or radiation, patients are curious about what treatments will work best and what each type means for recovery. So where do we begin when it co…

  The whole family is headed to grandma’s house for the holidays. Yay! But as the car is stuffed with suitcases, boxes and bags, you hear six dreaded words squeak from the back seat: “Mom, I don’t feel so good.” Yep, you’ve got a case of carsickness on your hands. What Causes Carsickness? …

“Wash your hands.”You probably heard it thousands of times growing up. Even as an adult, the reminders are everywhere: in public restrooms, in the office break room, on social media.So you should have a pretty good idea of how important regularly and properly cleaning your hands is to keeping yourse…

First it’s Thanksgiving (and the leftovers that follow), then Christmas cookies – I mean, Christmas – and finally the new year. Cheers!There’s no workout motivation quite like the guilt that often follows the overindulging on all the treats and drinks these holidays tend to produce.And here’s some f…

Dr. Carolyn Maud Doherty always had an interest in medicine. She takes pride in the fact that patients can trust her to tell them exactly what their issues and options are. “They know I’ll always give it to them straight,” she said. “And I think that’s important.” She’s proud to be part of a healt…

The Fall 2016 Issue Stories: New Briefs Surgical Suites Built for the Future Inspiration Through Volunteering Leaving a Legacy, Insight from an Insider Click Here to View the Magazine…

‘Tis the season to be jolly! Whether it’s Christmas cookies or holiday cakes, this time of year can mean a lot of headaches for parents trying to avoid hyperactive kids. But do you really know how sugar works? Does it really make kids bounce off the walls?Sugar is a carbohydrateBelieve it or no…

An older family member shows signs of physical or cognitive decline. A loved one is recovering from an injury or medical event like a stroke. An elderly relative is in a car crash. Families face challenges like these every day. On top of everything you’re doing to offer support, you may wonder:…