I know it is spring even if I never go outside. I can hear the sneezing and sniffling from every exam room, and I myself am constantly reaching for the allergy medicine and the Kleenex. We are all suffering this year. As I write this, tree pollen, including Juniper,...
Dr. Amanda Lovette, Delta Health Pediatrics As parents, one of the main complaints we often have is that it is difficult to get our children to fall asleep and stay asleep. This lack of sleep in our children can lead to behavioral issues as well as health issues such...
By: Dr. Amanda Lovette, Delta Health Pediatrics *This article is not a substitute for medical advice. Contact your child’s pediatrician if you have questions. If you need immediate medical attention, call 911 or visit the Emergency Department. One of the most common...
April Gerhard, RN, BSN Head lice are tiny insects that are found almost exclusively on the scalp, but they can live on eyelashes, eyebrows, and even pubic area. They survive by feeding on human blood. Lice are most often spread by direct contact with the hair of an...
CRNA Month: Q&A with Natalie Chilton, CRNA Q: WHAT/WHO INSPIRED YOU TO PURSUE NURSING AS A CAREER? A: The flexibility of the nursing profession and wide Q: WHAT/WHO INSPIRED YOU TO PURSUE AN ADVANCED DEGREE IN NURSING? A: Working as a circulator in...
CRNA Month: Q&A with Josh Lake, CRNA Q: WHAT/WHO INSPIRED YOU TO PURSUE NURSING AS A CAREER? A: I have many nurses in my family. I learned from them that there are many career paths for nurses and that it is a stable career path with opportunities everywhere. I...
CRNA Month: Q&A with Christine Hamilton, MS, BSN, ADN, CRNA Q: WHAT/WHO INSPIRED YOU TO PURSUE NURSING AS A CAREER? A: I attended a year and a half at Mesa State College for a Business computer degree. I got bored and by a whim, I applied for LPN school and got...
Q: WHAT/WHO INSPIRED YOU TO PURSUE AN ADVANCED DEGREE IN NURSING? A: I was working as a charge nurse on a very busy floor and having a discussion with another RN who was having a really rough day. We were coming up with a plan for her when she looked at me and said,...
By: Dr. Amanda Lovette, Pediatrician Delta Health Pediatrics Much has been said about virtual violence. Some experts say that violent acts of aggression that our families view on video games, news stories, cartoons or movies can cause lasting effects. Parents and...
Q: WHAT/WHO INSPIRED YOU TO PURSUE NURSING AS A CAREER? A: My mother and I used always to love watching surgery and medical shows on TV together. Everything was always so exciting! Nursing was a way to blend my love of science, the art of caring and medical services...