Patient Online Education

This portion of the website is for patient education materials that will be developed by us over time as we build our practice. Please watch this area in the future for information customized by us from all kinds of source material.

Two good sources for health news on the Internet are WebMD and the Mayo Clinic. Current headlines from those sources are listed below. Make sure to discuss any medical questions or concerns with your physician. There is a lot of medical information on the Internet, but there is no better source of information for you than a one-on-one conversation with a health professional.

WebMD:

  • Waiting to Get Pregnant? Know the Risks - Fri, Mar 22, 2019
    Are you over 35 and ready to get pregnant for the first time? An OB/GYN suggests creating a "reproductive life plan," scheduling a checkup, and doing these other things.
  • Gun Deaths Up Sharply Among America's Schoolkids - Fri, Mar 22, 2019
    "It is sobering that in 2017, there were 144 police officers who died in the line of duty and about 1,000 active duty military throughout the world who died, whereas 2,462 school-age children were killed by firearms," the study’s senior author said.
  • Treat Your Dog's Pain and Lameness - Fri, Mar 22, 2019
    What can you do if your dog shows signs of lameness or pain? And how can you prevent them? Here's what a veterinary expert recommends.

Mayo Clinic: