You and your health

Dehydration

Now that we are about to experience the warmest parts of the year, it is important that we are prepared with basic knowledge about recognizing the symptoms of dehydration, along with how to prevent …

The importance of comprehensive maternity care

Comprehensive maternity care involves all aspects of family planning, prenatal, pregnancy and postpartum medical care of the mother and fetus. Each phase has its own defined evaluations and education …

Heart disease in older adults

The month of February is traditionally recognized as American Heart Month. Because of the ongoing pandemic, this recognition has been overshadowed by COVID-19 statistics about new coronavirus …

Update on COVID infections and vaccinations

Since my last article, published in December, regarding COVID-19, the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are now being administered nationally. In Sullivan and surrounding counties, our local first …