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… it will be Christmas morning. The wrapping paper will fly. Gifts will be exchanged. It is easy to go overboard in the toy department for kids.  When asked for advice, I tell my patients that there are ways to make sure the toys you are buying for your child, grandchild, niece or nephew are … and cause a choking hazard for a younger child. Make sure toys are larger than a child’s mouth to help prevent choking or aspiration. A good test is to use a toilet paper tube.  If you are …

… Americans don’t follow one. Every five years, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are updated to provide evidence-based recommendations on what to eat and drink to meet nutrient needs, promote health and prevent disease.  While the general messages of those …

… School is out, kids are getting restless, and warm weather is beckoning us to get out of the house. How great does throwing a neighborhood block party, attending a county … and attractions remain closed. Other parts of our communities are reopening, but we’re urged to use caution wherever we do go and take steps to protect ourselves and others.   As much as we … hot spot be replaced with a road trip to a less crowded state park? As much as you’d love to visit Grandma or get all the cousins together, is the risk worth it? Everyone’s circumstances are …

… on Saturday, Nov. 4, for Women Connect , a program launched by Methodist Hospital Foundation to educate and empower women to prioritize their health. The fall event will focus on three stages of a woman’s life: puberty, … the previous year. Nearly half said there were times when they couldn't afford to buy both food and period products. “We’re going to have a direct impact. We’re inviting our …

… Blake Volkmer, MD, views his relationship with each patient as a partnership. He wants them to buy in to the process of making health care decisions – and understand that he’ll “always have their …

… During the Christmas season, high on many parents’ “to-do” list is finishing up their Christmas shopping. In addition to the chaos of battling crowds and parking, trying to find the best online deal, or taking in to … by air, such as drones, can lead to serious eye injuries or pose dangers from above. If you buy them, just make sure they are used safely, with supervision, and are age-appropriate.  …

… When Emily Kahm went into labor two weeks before her due date, she wasn’t prepared for her trip to the hospital. Neither she nor her husband took a tour of the facility, and plans for their families coming to visit didn’t align with the early surprise. In addition to it not fitting her timeline, Emily … weird kid always looking through medical books to look at the pictures,” Wright said. “I would buy all of these childbirth books and look at pictures of fetal development and birth – which …

… Some research suggests that certain amounts of these ingredients in the blood may be linked to a higher risk of cancer in animals. This news has spread confusion, fear and panic among many … can. However, many people prefer chemical sunscreens because they’re lightweight and easier to rub in.   The Takeaway on Sunscreen The levels of chemical ingredients that reached the blood … they haven’t been proven to cause cancer. Here’s what is a known carcinogen: the sun. So buy the sunscreen you and your family will actually wear. But remember this: While sunscreen is a …

… Video (Responsive, autoplaying)."]} Methodist Community Health Clinic provides medical care to the underserved at 26th & Douglas location at Kountze Commons. The clinic provides low-cost health care services to men, women and adolescents. Learn more about the Methodist Community Health Clinic. … and many of them are chaotic backgrounds and may have multiple diagnoses they have no money to buy their meds. They don't have insurance. They don't have the skills to get into other types of …

… that were published in 1985. The verdict on dairy may soon change, though. Research continues to emerge suggesting that whole-fat dairy may not be so bad for you after all. It may actually be … coconuts, olives and nuts can help lower your risk of heart disease, making it superior to most animal-based fat. While dairy foods are indeed animal-based, newer research suggests that dairy fat has similar health benefits to plant-based fat. One of the more recent studies, which is gaining quite a bit of traction, was …