Body Articles

Getting set up with a primary care provider is the smart move, even if you’re feeling perfectly healthy right now.  Harry Hawthorne, MD, primary care provider with St. Francis Medical Group who is Board Certified in family medicine, shares insights into why primary...

Fireworks can make any celebration magical, but safety comes first.   To ensure the safety of your little ones, follow this advice from Meghan Poole, MD, pediatrician with St. Dominic Family Medicine – Gluckstadt.  The Hidden Danger of Sparklers  “Fireworks are not...

There’s always a little bit of anxiety and discomfort involved when you make the trip to the doctor’s office. Will they understand your concerns? Will they take the time to listen? Will you feel comfortable speaking openly about what’s bothering you?  The power of...

As a parent, you've likely experienced some anxiety when bringing your child to their pediatrician’s office.  Imagine this: you're in the waiting room with your young daughter who has been complaining of stomach pains for weeks. You're worried, stressed and hoping the...