- Most people know to seek immediate medical care when feeling pain or pressure in their chest, says cardiothoracic surgeon, Dawn Hui, MD. But our heart gives us early warning signs before a major heart attack that are often ignored including heartburn and swelling. Here’s how to recognize the more subtle symptoms of heart disease — and what to do about them. Watch the video.
- We asked our employees, what does the patient experience mean to you? Numerous essays were submitted, all displaying incredible insight and inspiration. Read below the submission that was awarded first place in our essay contest.
- February is American Heart Month! Read the full article here to learn 5 ways to keep your heart happy and healthy. Many forms of heart disease are preventable or treatable, make sure you take the proper steps to keep yourself healthy so that you may improve your overall wellness and live your best life with the ones you love.
- Read the article from SA Woman Our upcoming Heart to Heart Women's Health Conference is an opportunity for women to gain valuable health insights from our medical experts to be active in protecting their and their loved ones’ health.
- Now there's a healthier way to eat Tex-Mex! Listen as David Cadena, MD, explains the benefits of a Mediterranean style diet and how you can create healthy meals that include your favorites.
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- The brain is the body's command center; it controls our memories, emotions, thoughts, and motor skills. With our brain being responsible for so many functions it's important to maintain it's health. Click here to read the full article and learn new ways to help keep your brain healthy.
- Every parent experiences it, the constant cycle of the sniffles. If your child isn't sick this week, they may be sick next week. Recently broadcasted on NPR, Maria Godoy spoke with Rachel Pearson, MD, about how children are usually the source for germs and getting a household sick.
- Listen to our latest episode of Health Zone, and learn about Concussions with Cassandra Olson-Williams, DO. In this episode Olson-Williams discusses how important it is to be evaluated following a concussion and how some student athletes fail to recognize they've even had a concussion. She goes on to explain how concussions can affect you now and in the future.
- Read the full story about this study on Medscape's website. Difficulty concentrating, headaches and trouble sleeping are some of the burdens that children may suffer after having a concussion.
