Home Is Where The Heart Is

Sometimes to make a dream come true, all you need is a little inspiration and a lot of faith. Recently, there has been a strong push in this region to rebuild, grow, and strengthen the area. Many people who love this community have invested their time to mold it into a better place. Hampton Wilkins,... Read More

Autism Awareness, Cover Feature

April 1, 2013

Top 10 Tips for Playing It Safe in the Water This Summer

Summer is here and few things feel better on a hot day than cool water. Whether you head to the pool, the beach, or the lake when you take a dip, consider these 10 tips for staying safe in and around the water: 1. Take swimming lessons. If you are an adult who can’t swim,... Read More

Summer Health & Safety

April 1, 2013

Skin Cancer: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

Year-round, our doctors, our friends and even our favorite talk show hosts remind us to wear sunscreen and hats, and to limit sun exposure. Despite these warnings, approximately two million people will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year. About 68,000 of these cases will be melanoma, the most life-threatening type of skin cancer. Melanoma... Read More

Fighting Cancer, Summer Health & Safety

April 1, 2013

Are You Poised to Beat the Heat of the Dog Days of Summer?

Heat is the number one weather-related killer in America. According to the National Weather Service, heat causes more fatalities per year than floods, lightning, tornadoes, and hurricanes combined. In fact, based on the 10-year average from 2000 to 2009, excessive heat claims an average of 162 lives a year. By contrast, hurricanes killed 117; floods,... Read More

Summer Health & Safety

April 1, 2013

Consider Food Safety When Barbecuing

In the summer and particularly on the Fourth of July, barbecues are a way of life. From grilled burgers and chicken to homemade potato salad and coleslaw, nothing beats a barbecue – especially when food safety remains a priority. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of six people in... Read More

Summer Health & Safety

April 1, 2013

Her Spirit Carries Her

Fredia Martin is a beautiful thirty-something-year-old woman in the prime years of her life. She lives her life to the fullest, with a great job at a supportive company and has two boys, ages nine and fourteen. Like most people, she’s taking life day by day. Her life has challenged her and made her a... Read More

Fighting Cancer, Women's Health

March 27, 2013

Safeguard Your Child with Vaccinations & Immunizations

There’s a lot of debate about the risks and benefits of vaccination, but despite the noise, one thing remains clear: vaccines help prevent infectious diseases and save lives. Among others, they’re recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics and many are required by schools and the... Read More

Children's Health

March 27, 2013

The Pediatrician’s Office Isn’t Just for Sick Children

Parenting isn’t easy. Sometimes, it can turn into one appointment after another and moms and dads can start to see themselves as more of event coordinators and taxi drivers than parents. There is no doubt that weekly dance classes and sports practices and after school activities can become overwhelming. But, parents find a way to... Read More

Children's Health

March 27, 2013

Our Stressed-Out Kids

We’ve all felt the effects of stress at one time or another. Often, we associate stress with the responsibilities of adulthood. Unfortunately, a stress-free childhood is a thing of the past, perhaps even a thing of fantasy. Our children experience an ever-increasing amount of stress and it’s one of our jobs as parents to teach... Read More

Children's Health