Health & Wellness
Why All Women (Even Young Women!) Should Pay Attention to Blood Pressure
Often, “high blood pressure” is a condition associated with older men who are overweight, stressed and sedentary. However, statistics show slightly more women than men suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure); and an estimated 20 percent of Americans are unaware they have high blood pressure. Jennifer Jarvie, MD, a board-certified cardiologist with Denver Heart, is…
Read MorePediatric sleep expert offers tips to help your child get some much-needed rest
If you’re struggling to get your kid into or out of bed at a decent hour now that school’s back in session, you’re not alone. Approximately 1 in 3 school-age children don’t get the nighttime rest they need, according to a recent CDC study. “Elementary-school age kids need 9 to 12 hours of sleep, while…
Read MoreMake Mental Health a Priority for You and Your Child
The pandemic has highlighted the enormous challenges our kids face today. For kids, with everything from school pressures to social media to extracurricular activities, life can feel hard. However, ensuring their mental health can often be achieved by something as simple as intentionally talking to your kids. Parents showing interest and being involved can be…
Read MoreThe Personalized Touch of a Patient Care Coordinator
Having surgery can be an overwhelming and frightening process. Often, you will see many different staff members before, during, and after your hospital stay. You may have dozens of conversations, be given pre-operative and post-operative instructions, and be asked to make various decisions. For those who have made their careers outside the healthcare field, the…
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