For several months recently, hospital visits were a part of six-year-old Malachi’s routine. But there was something he saw each time that lifted his spirits and captured his imagination: the giant, red crane towering over the new Memorial Hospital patient tower construction site. [caption id="attachment_58127" align="alignleft"...
Did you know that children eight to 18 years old are averaging more than a whopping seven hours a day watching or using screens according to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry? Before you begin to worry, consider that different types of screens often...
One of the hazards of the summer months, especially for families who enjoy spending time outdoors, is the hated tick. These little bloodsuckers find a cozy spot and latch onto our bodies, feeding for as long as three days before they drop off. During that time,...
As women approach their midlife years, they’re faced with a new and significant change to their bodies: menopause. Often misunderstood, menopause — and its precursor, perimenopause — brings different health risks and concerns for women to manage. Family medicine Nurse Practitioner Shelby Patterson, Beacon Medical Group...
We all love a vacation! We hope for clear skies, warm weather and a good time for everyone. But who hasn’t heard stories of a friend who got the stomach flu on vacation, stayed out too long in the sun or even twisted an ankle? Not...
If you want your body to function well, getting plenty of movement into your days is essential, whether that movement takes place indoors or out. Motivation to keep moving daily can be challenging, though. More than a quarter of adults and the majority of adolescents don’t...
It’s common knowledge that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. But the next best thing to preventing illness is catching it early, when it’s easier to treat. This is why your providers want you to get a variety of health screenings...
Asthma affects about 5 million children in the U.S., making it the most common chronic childhood disease. We talked with Seema Salvi, MD, a pediatrician with Three Rivers Health Family Care Three Rivers, to learn more about childhood asthma and how parents can manage it. Symptoms...
As a parent, you want to give your child the best possible start in life. A great way to build a healthy foundation is through good nutrition. Not only will this give them the fuel they need to grow, it’s incredibly important to their behavioral,...
Throughout this Women's History Month, we've celebrated the wisdom, courage and dedication of Beacon's incredible leaders. These women inspire us every day with their passion and commitment, but who inspires them? Continue reading as they share insight into the amazing women who have made a positive...
