Merry. Happy. Festive. Joyful. These are some of the words we so often connect with the Christmas season and winter holidays. We’re supposed to be in a celebratory mood non-stop for weeks on end. But for so many of us, the holidays can be a time of … [Read more...]
Why Am I Sad Around the Holidays?
What Can I Expect for This Year’s Flu Season?
The reports on this year’s flu season are starting to come in. There have already been several flu-related deaths this fall, including a young child and a senior in Western states, and more cases are being reported in the Mid-Atlantic. Last year’s … [Read more...]
Is Too Much Screen Time Impacting My Quality of Life?
Are you the parent who’s worried about the amount of time your kids spend on their tablets while spending hours every day on your phone? If you are, you’re not alone. We often talk about screen time limits for kids but what about adults? The evidence … [Read more...]
What Can I Expect if I Get BOTOX?
For little lines and wrinkles, there’s no solution more tried and true than BOTOX. That’s why it’s by far the number one cosmetic procedure in the U.S. with millions of treatments every year. It’s been in the toolbox of physicians for nearly 20 … [Read more...]
How Can I Help My Child Transition Into the School Year?
For many of us, back to school is a time of excitement: new clothes, brand new school supplies, new friendships and fun. But for some children, school can mean uncertainty and even resistance. When children say they don’t want to go to school, they … [Read more...]
SheidaStrong at Susan G. Komen “More than Pink” Walk
One of our providers, Sheida Chaikin, was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 4 months pregnant. Our Comprehensive Primary Care family was team #SheidaStrong in the Susan G. Komen "More than Pink" walk. … [Read more...]
What is COPD?
Being out of breath can be one of the scariest feelings in the world. And a COPD diagnosis can be even scarier. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease can mean fear and uncertainty for patients and families, and with good reason. According to the … [Read more...]
Why Aren’t Parents Vaccinating Their Children?
Vaccines have been our best line of defense against deadly illnesses for more than 200 years. And yet, they remain a hot button issue in the 21st Century. This has parents wondering why they’re so controversial and whether they’re actually … [Read more...]
What Exactly is Primary Care?
The idea behind primary care is to provide a go-to medical home for every patient. We operate much like the old-fashioned generalists of the past--but with a distinctly contemporary approach to medicine. Your primary care team works to get to know … [Read more...]
Healthier for Summer – 5 Tips Everyone Can Use
It’s the time of year when we all think about putting on that bathing suit. But if we’ve learned anything from doing this year after year, it’s that fad diets and starvation aren’t the answer to real health and weight loss. So how can you get in … [Read more...]