The Kids Corner: Halloween Safety Tips by Colleen Kraft, M.D.
Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids. Here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to help ensure that they have
Flu Season Is Here! By E. Chad Schmidgal, MD
What is the flu? The flu, short for influenza, is a respiratory illness caused by a virus that infects the nose, throat, and lungs. People
Q. and A. with Dr. Kiskila- This Month’s Topic: Broken Capillaries
Question- Dr. Kiskila, what are broken capillaries? Answer- Broken capillaries are tiny blood vessels that look like spider veins or tree branches when they are
Earthing
Author: Sarah Chan, PA-C Years ago, one of my medical instructors would tell his patients to spend at least an hour per day walking barefoot
Migraine Headaches by Dorcas M. Eaves, M.D., MSS
Migraines can develop swiftly and be debilitating. Unfortunately, work stress can often be a trigger. Learn more about migraines from Dr. Eaves: Patients complaining of
Migraine Headaches by Dorcas M. Eaves, M.D., MSS
Patients complaining of headaches dates before 7,000 BC, and the earliest documented treatment was a medical procedure called Trepanation. The oldest trepanned skull was found
Q&A: Ear Wax
Author: Ryan Birtcher, PA-C Question: Ryan, what is earwax and what’s its purpose? Answer: Earwax (medically known as cerumen) is a waxy substance that everyone
Q. and A. with Dr. Kiskila- This Month’s Topic: Ear Wax
Are you asking your co-workers to repeat themselves? Having problems hearing on the conference call or in meetings? You may have an ear wax build-up.
The “ABCs” of Pool Safety
Author: Dr. Kraft, Pediatrician Summer in Southern California is a time of great joy and anticipation of all the wonders that SoCal has to offer.