Body Articles

Helping Kids Feel Empowered at the Doctor’s Office

As your child grows up, they gain more independence and autonomy in every aspect of their life, including healthcare.  As they enter adolescence, it’s natural for them to want more privacy during their medical appointments. Nicholas George, MD, pediatrics and internal...

How the Art of Listening Leads to Personalized Primary Care

Over time, listening forms a bond of trust between a patient and their healthcare provider, leading to more personalized care and long-lasting relationships. Mary Kathryn Edwards, NP, works at the St. Francis Primary Care Clinic and shares her approach to providing...

Be Safe This Summer with Our Tips for Dealing With Ticks

You and your kids may love playing outdoors during the spring and summer, but so do bugs and pests, such as ticks. With tick season upon us, we have some tick health tips to keep you and your kids safe. Tick Health Tips to Know Before You Go A tick bite can cause...

How to Correctly Use an Asthma Inhaler

Using an asthma inhaler for the first time? Or just need a refresher on the proper way to help your child use their inhaler?  Tracy Marquette, RRT-AE-C, respiratory therapist and asthma educator with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health, shares how to use an asthma...