You & Your Family
14
Jan
2013
While making hospital rounds in the newborn nursery over the years, mothers and fathers alike have routinely had dozens of questions pertaining to their newborn - which I might add is a very welcome gesture. A particular question comes on more frequently in my experience than others and this same…
09
Jan
2013
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Heather Murphy -
Arizona continues to see an increase in flu activity. As of the final week in 2012, the state had 790 cases for the season and 190 of those were new cases confirmed through laboratory testing. Pinal and 13 other counties were reporting increased flu activity. Flu shots through the Pinal…
07
Jan
2013
Sally is 4-months old; she developed a runny nose after a holiday party she attended with the family last week. Now her mom has been struggling all day to keep Sally comfortable. The doctors in the ED told her last night, Sally had bronchiolitis and she should administer these nebulizer…
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30
Dec
2012
The health implications of exposure to nitrates in drinking water were first reported in the scientific literature by Comly in 1945 after observing ashen-gray skin discoloration known as cyanosis in infants in Iowa, where well water was used in formula preparation. Since then, most studies on the health effects of…
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26
Nov
2012
CAM is an acronym for complimentary alternative medicine. The arm of the National Institute of Health (NIH) dedicated to providing information on CAM therapeutic options, and evidence for efficacy defines CAM as a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part…
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21
Nov
2012
It might not surprise you that video games are big business, but you may find it interesting to learn that the 2009 video game sales in the U.S alone totaled more $19.5 billion which actually beats the GNP (the economic performance of a country) of about 90 of the 192…
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12
Nov
2012
We will follow through on addressing other therapeutic options for infantile colic in addition to the comfort measures discussed last week. There is enough evidence in the medical literature suggesting that newborn infants go through a brief period of intestinal enzyme insufficiency simultaneously at the same time colic symptoms peak…
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12
Nov
2012
by
Heather Murphy -
Pinal County’s Public Health program is seeking input as part of a statewide health initiative with the Arizona Department of Health Services. The Community Health Assessment is an online survey that takes less than 10 minutes to complete. The survey asks questions about factors that affect perceptions of health and access to care. No personally identifying…
07
Nov
2012
by
Joe Pyritz -
Pinal County’s Public Health program aims to reduce health complications of patients with diabetes by presenting brief educational sessions for the public. “These sessions are designed to help those living with diabetes or those who are newly diagnosed as well as their family members and loved ones,” said Rosanna Ringer,…
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05
Nov
2012
Parenting is a joyful and rewarding experience and the appearance of a concern in the newborn can be very distressing. We frequently encounter parental concerns themed on crying and suspicions of colic in newborns. This post on Infantile colic is the first of two addressing this concern commonly seen in…
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03
Nov
2012
Join Mountain Vista Medical Center for its inaugural Diabetes Fair on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. Learn how you can prevent, control and reduce complications associated with diabetes through free health screenings, information tables and risk assessments. Saturday, Nov. 17 | 9 a.m. – noon Mountain Vista Medical Center - Main…
28
Oct
2012
Is it conceivable to believe that an individual can be too clean for their own good? Maybe. We know that the immune system in all mammals- a group that includes humans too, has an adaptive capability that matures and becomes more savvy as the challenges mounted by invading…
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