The Health Benefits of Coffee
A morning cup (or three) of coffee might provide you with more health benefits than you realize. Take a moment to learn more about why this popular breakfast beverage is more than just a morning mood-booster. Just go easy on the cream and sugar. Our providers can help you stay in tip-top shape all year…
My kid has lice. What now?
Head lice are a common problem in school-aged children. Lice are spread by direct head-to-head contact, although sometimes they can be spread by sharing brushes or hats. Lice are not a sign of poor hygiene, and they do not spread any diseases. They are just a nuisance. Fortunately, treatments are readily available. Michele Salassi, MD,…
When Should Men Start Worrying About Their Prostate?
There are some routine medical exams that are just, well, unpleasant or uncomfortable. A throat swab, a cardiac stress test, a pelvic exam. For men, a prostate exam is pretty high up that list. But as the physicians at Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Men’s Health and Executive Wellness Center tell their patients,…
Healthy Tailgate Recipes for This Fall’s Big Games
Football season has officially kicked off, and that means plenty of tailgates and other get-togethers to add to our busy fall schedules. With all the fried foods and carb-heavy snacks that will be front and center, it can be difficult to stay balanced. But there are a few tricks to keep in mind when assembling…
Monkeypox FAQs
The ongoing outbreak of monkeypox, a viral disease spread through close personal contact, has raised many questions. Our health system…
Monkeypox in the Workplace: Key Considerations for Employers
Employers should consider updating their current pandemic safety policies to include information about monkeypox, including how the virus is spread and its symptoms. What is Monkeypox? Monkeypox is a viral infection that presents with flu-like symptoms, swelling of the lymph nodes, and a rash that includes bumps that are initially filled with clear fluid or pus…
ParentingU Podcast: Childhood Obesity Awareness and Prevention
The statistics around childhood obesity are stark. One in seven children aged 10-17 in the United States are obese, according…
Trick or Treating Tips: Accommodating Children with Food Allergies
For a holiday that is supposed to be all about fun, costumes and treats, Halloween can be big concern for parents with food-allergic children. Theron McCormick, MD, a pediatric allergist and immunologist at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health, shares trick-or-treat tips for those parents. Over the past 10 years, we’ve seen a significant…
Serious Falls at Work Are Common, Here’s How to Avoid Them
We all slip up every now and then. But falls can be serious business in the workplace—for you and for your place of work, too. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, 15% of all accidental deaths are due to some sort of slip or fall. Michael Brown, APRN, FNP-C, of St. Francis Medical…
