5 Firework Safety Tips for Safe Summer Celebrations

5 Firework Safety Tips for Safe Summer Celebrations

Summer celebrations are often marked by the excitement and spectacle of fireworks. However, these festive displays come with significant safety risks, especially for children.  Dawn Zitman, MD, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health pediatrician, shares essential...
The Power of Primary Care

The Power of Primary Care

Take the first step to take care of your health and start a relationship with a primary care provider. It’s incredibly important. That’s the message from podcast guest Lauren Barfield, MD, senior medical director of adult primary care for our health system and...
Summer Camp Safety: Tips for a Positive Experience

Summer Camp Safety: Tips for a Positive Experience

Summertime is a season of excitement and adventure for children, and for many, attending summer camp is a much-anticipated milestone. While camp offers opportunities for growth, fun and new friendships, it also comes with emotional challenges.  Tessa Truxillo, NP,...
Stroke Recovery in the Middle Years

Stroke Recovery in the Middle Years

At 49, Shannon’s life took an unexpected turn when a stroke struck without warning. “When I woke up, I was not able to move. I tried to move, but when I got up, I fell,” Shannon says. “My niece had noticed there’s something wrong, so she called 911. They...